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CANTON, CIRCA 1850
细节
A CHINESE TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
CANTON, CIRCA 1850
rectangular box of dark tortoiseshell, the cover elaborately carved with a scene depicting two masters playing chess surrounded by attendants with a town beyond, the base similarly carved with a gentleman riding an ox, a farmer and a flying bird, gold thumbpiece and hinge
2½ in. (65 mm.) wide
CANTON, CIRCA 1850
rectangular box of dark tortoiseshell, the cover elaborately carved with a scene depicting two masters playing chess surrounded by attendants with a town beyond, the base similarly carved with a gentleman riding an ox, a farmer and a flying bird, gold thumbpiece and hinge
2½ in. (65 mm.) wide
注意事项
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.
荣誉呈献
Dido Penny