Lot 158:
Sold for £80 hammer
Estimate £50-£60
A Chinese Canton ivory vesta, the two section hinged case with relief carved fan shaped cartouche, 6cm x 3cm, together with a Japanese ivory, Meiji Period (1868-1912) carving of a shamisen player, height 6cm. (2)
Subject to CITES regulations, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Condition report
Vesta
- cover slightly overhanging from the case.
- Noticeable cracks throughout.
- Yellowing to the ivory indicative of age.
Japanese carving
- Break/loss to the top of the instrument.
- Yellowing to the ivory indicative of age.
- Cracks to the ivory visible throughout.
Subject to CITES regulations, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
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