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A RARE EUROPEAN EBONY CASKET WIH INSET PIERCED CHINESE IVORY PANELS THE IVORY PANELS, QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95), THE CASKET 19TH CENTURY The ivory panels carved and pierced variously depicting stylised bat motifs and hanging tassels, surrounded by scrolling cloud and geometric, archaistic patterned grounds, the casket and hinged cover of rectangular form, the dark wood body highlighted in gilt 12¼ in. (31.2 cm.) wide

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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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