Ω A Chinese ivory sewing box, Canton, Guangdong, Qing Dynasty, circa 1850, the rectangular box finely and densely carved with a multitude of figures at leisure amongst pavilions and over hanging trees, on horseback, in boats, drinking tea, playing instruments, holding fans and in conversation, all within imitation bamboo borders, the interior fitted with a two-handled tray containing ivory sewing utensils and fittings, the base with sliding drawer, white metal handles, hinges, lock and key, 30.5cm wide x 21cm deep x 11.5cm high约清 1850年 广东造象牙雕人物台阁图针线盒 Cites Regulations Please note that this lot (lots marked with the symbol Ω in the printed catalogue) may be subject to CITES regulations when exported from the EU. The CITES regulations may be found at www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites the top with several shrinkage cracks especially to the central panel 28cm long; the base key fret border panel detached and re-glued and with other minor cracks, chips and shrinkage