A Chinese tortoiseshell paper knife 19th Century

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A Chinese tortoiseshell paper knife
19th Century
the handle carved with figures in garden scenes. above floral sprays on geometric grounds -- 13in. (33cm.) long; an ivory paper knife, the handle carved in the form of a lady standing beside her attendant on rockwork, above buddhistic symbols on geometric grounds, leather holder -- 10¾in. (27.2cm.) long; a tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover incised with figures and boats in tiered riverscape scenes and a smaller tortoiseshell cylindrical cup -- 4 7/8in. (12.3cm.) max. high. (4)

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