A Cantonese tortoiseshell cardcase carved in relief with a figure on horseback and others at various pursuits in buildings and in terraced garden landscapes, an oval monogram cartouche to the front, the sides carved with dragons chasing flaming pearls -- 3¾in. (9.5cm) high; and a Cantonese ivory cardcase carved in relief with a multitude of figures at work and at leisure in buildings and in formal garden landscapes -- 4½in. (11.4cm) high, (minor cracks).