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19TH CENTURY
Details
(9) An assorted lot of Chinese visiting-card boxes
19TH CENTURY
Comprising five Canton ivory and one wood rectangular card box and cover, one decorated with a central Christian cross, variously carved in high relief with pavilion scenes including figures at various activities; a lacquered ivory box and cover depicting cranes; and a European tortoise-shell visiting-card holder, with silk lining, minor damages and wear
8 cm. - 11.5 cm. long (9)
19TH CENTURY
Comprising five Canton ivory and one wood rectangular card box and cover, one decorated with a central Christian cross, variously carved in high relief with pavilion scenes including figures at various activities; a lacquered ivory box and cover depicting cranes; and a European tortoise-shell visiting-card holder, with silk lining, minor damages and wear
8 cm. - 11.5 cm. long (9)
Special notice
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Sale room notice
Please note there are six Canton ivory card boxes in this lot, not five as is stated in the printed catalogue.