Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 218

An unusual Chinese dated ivory basket and cover

Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £440

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Description

An unusual Chinese dated ivory basket and cover, with a bail handle and finger citron finial, the cover with two painted panels of mothers with their children, the reticulated panels decorated with flowers, a monogram and inscribed '5 October 1803', damaged, 28cm. (2)