A Chinese export lacquer games box and hinged cover
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A Chinese export lacquer games box and hinged cover

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A Chinese export lacquer games box and hinged cover
of rectangular shape, decorated with figures in a garden scene surrounded by a river setting within a geometric design border, the sides with similar decoration, the interior with seven compartments containing playing cards, mother-of-pearl counters and an ivory bowl, including key -- 123/8in. (31.4cm.) wide, 19th Century, (minor splits and restoration).
See Colour Plate 1.
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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