Ivory Shell

Description:

Ivory Shell, China, 19th century, the half-open shell revealing fine and elaborate carving of figures engaged in various activities in a landscape, the top with relief carving of a man playing a zither to one side and a fish to the other, fitted wood stand, lg. 2 3/4, wd. 1 3/8, ht. 1 in.
Estimate $300-400

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