£200 - £400
A CHINESE TORTOISESHELL SNUFF-BOX
QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1850
the cover and underside each elaborately carved with figures in landscape views, the sides with confronting dragons, with a gold central cartouche and hinge
8cm wide
There are some chips and losses to carved decoration. Also several crude glued repairs to breaks and losses most notable are the right side corners. Cover is slightly warped. Public viewing is highly recommended as this lot is not subject to return.
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