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POSSIBLY VENETIAN, 19TH CENTURY
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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL, HARDSTONE AND IVORY CASKET IN THE FORM OF A CLASSICAL TEMPLE
POSSIBLY VENETIAN, 19TH CENTURY
Applied with hardstone and mother-of-pearl relief in the manner of Shibayama decoration, the arches inset with tortoiseshell, the interior and base with a golden brown lacquer
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) long
POSSIBLY VENETIAN, 19TH CENTURY
Applied with hardstone and mother-of-pearl relief in the manner of Shibayama decoration, the arches inset with tortoiseshell, the interior and base with a golden brown lacquer
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) long
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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