A 19thC rare carved Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box made in Canton for export to the west. Deeply carved to the lid and sides with Mandarin courtiers

Lot #283 - A 19thC rare carved Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box made in Canton for export to the west. Deeply carved to the lid and sides with Mandarin courtiers

Auction House:

Cordy's
Sale Name:

November Art and Antique Auction
Sale Date:

08 Nov 2011 ~ 9am - 10pm
Lot #:

283
Lot Description:

A 19thC rare carved Chinese tortoiseshell snuff box made in Canton for export to the west. Deeply carved to the lid and sides with Mandarin courtiers
the base with conforming decoration and shaped for the hip, hinged lid. 85 x 62 x 23. One small corner section absent.
Estimate:

NZ$350 - 350
Realised Price:

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Category:

Oriental

This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.