Auction 162 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

366

A Chinese carved ivory box


Estimate

1.300 - 2.000


Session 2

21 July 2026



Description

Ivory
Rectangular form, with hinged lid, patinated brass upper handle and cut-out keyhole escutcheon
Each side, profusely pierced and carved in different levels of relief, featuring rectangular cartouches with flowers and foliage, framed by perforated friezes and stylised circular motifs
China, Qing dynasty, late 18th century
(signs of wear)

12,5x24x13,5 cm


Additional Information

With CITES certificate no. 26PTLX02144C

Provenance:


Exhibitions:


Literature:
A similar example held in the Statens Historiska Museer, Stockholm, with inventory number 382_SKO



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