A Cantonese carved tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover, 19th century, decorated in relief with figures, pagodas and islands, further decoration to the underside, 9.5 cm diameter. 105.1 grams gross weight
Sold for £1,000
Condition Report
Appears in good order, with no major flaws or damage evident. Narrow crack to inner rim. Possible very minor losses to the decoration. In need of careful clean, with dust embedded to the cover.
Slight crack to the frieze section of the box from the natural material drying out with age
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A Cantonese carved tortoiseshell cylindrical box and cover, 19th century, decorated in relief with figures, pagodas and islands, further decoration to the underside, 9.5 cm diameter. 105.1 grams gross weight