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A turtoiseshell box with cover, Qing dynasty, 19th Century.
A turtoiseshell box with cover, Qing dynasty, 19th Century.
Carved to the cover and the base with figures before pavillions amongst prunus, pine and further trees, the sides with landscape and flower decoration. Diameter 8,5 cm.
Chip to the edge with damage. The inside of the box with a dry crack.
Provenance
From Carl Kempe, thence by descent.
More information
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