A Chinese carved tortoiseshell box and cover
Circa 1860
The two sections of circular form and finely carved with detailed manchu figures amidst pavilions and prunus and willow trees, the edge of the box and cover further detailed with a carved bamboo rim border; 10.5cm diam, 3cm high.
The two sections of circular form and finely carved with detailed manchu figures amidst pavilions and prunus and willow trees, the edge of the box and cover further detailed with a carved bamboo rim border; 10.5cm diam, 3cm high.
Estimate:
£1,200 - 1,800
US$ 1,800 - 2,700
€1,400 - 2,100
US$ 1,800 - 2,700
€1,400 - 2,100
Category: Decorative Arts / General Ceramics and Glass
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