Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century - image-1
Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century - image-2
Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century - image-1Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century - image-2

Lot 303 Dα

Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
15.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 700 € - 900 €

Two Canton ivory card cases. Mid-19th century

a) Carved in deep sunken relief with undercuttings with a dignitary and visitors on a terrace and numerous figures in a garden landscape, a cartouche showing the monogram AJLR. Chip to one side. Old collector's paper labels, and b) carved with figures on a keyfret ground within a floral border. (2)
a) 11.4 x 7.5 cm; b) 12.1 x 8.2 cm

Provenance

Private collection, The Netherlands