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A collection of export ivory carvings late 19th century
24 November 2011, 11:00 GMT
EdinburghSold for £237.50 inc. premium
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A collection of export ivory carvings
late 19th century
An oval carving in high relief intended for mounting as broach, of figures amongst buildings, with display box, ivory 4.2cm long, a second similar carving of peonies, chrysanthemum and prunus, with box, ivory 4.5cm long, a needle case decorated with dragon, birds and butterflies, with screw top, 16cm long, another needle case with birds, 8.5cm long, a small make-up pot with elephant engraved on cover,
2.2cm diameter
An oval carving in high relief intended for mounting as broach, of figures amongst buildings, with display box, ivory 4.2cm long, a second similar carving of peonies, chrysanthemum and prunus, with box, ivory 4.5cm long, a needle case decorated with dragon, birds and butterflies, with screw top, 16cm long, another needle case with birds, 8.5cm long, a small make-up pot with elephant engraved on cover,
2.2cm diameter














