A Cantonese ivory cardcase

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A Cantonese ivory cardcase
carved in relief with numerous figures on terraces, crossing bridges, in boats and before pavilions amongst piine, willow and blossoming trees -- 4½in. (11.5cm) long; and a carved ivory tusk in the form of figures on horseback and rockwork terraces before pine trees and pavilions -- 8in. (20.3cm) long, wood base simulating rockwork. (2)

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