Rare three-piece 19th century Chinese tortoiseshell set, including a three-tiered jewelry box, a snuff box and a cylindrical powder box. All have an intricately carved panel set on the lid with a stylized dragon. Three-tiered box has no handle, but it opens correctly and latches securely. The snuffbox has a warped lid and chipped bottom. The cylinder is in fine condition except for an edge of the dragon design, which is chipped. Largest box measures about 4-1/2" wide.