A Chinese Canton carved tortoiseshell box & cover, Qing,
中国,广雕玳瑁盒一件,清,19世纪
19th century, the cover deeply carved with figures taking tea, amongst other figures, buildings and pine trees, the base carved with figures amongst pine trees, the sides with flowerheads, 9cm diameter
Sold for £400
Condition Report
Just below the rim of the base is a 1.3cm long splice hole, approx 3mm at its highest. There is also a small chip/shallow hole in the foot rim of the base and two small nicks to the rim of the lower part.
A Chinese Canton carved tortoiseshell box & cover, Qing,
中国,广雕玳瑁盒一件,清,19世纪
19th century, the cover deeply carved with figures taking tea, amongst other figures, buildings and pine trees, the base carved with figures amongst pine trees, the sides with flowerheads, 9cm diameter