04-26-201404-26-2014
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2719BBoston
April 26, 2014 11:00 AMCalender
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Tortoiseshell Box and Cover

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2719BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 27, 2014 11:00AM

Description:

Tortoiseshell Box and Cover, China, 19th/20th century, elliptical, decorated with gilt-silver filigree with insets of various precious stones, the cover with similar metalwork on the exterior with carved jade bird, rocks, and pines in relief and a mirror on the underside, ht. 2 7/8, dia. 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

in good condition with minor surface scratches and traces of reinforcement along the interior mirror; mirror deterioration in progress.


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Keywords

China