This Chinese carved ivory casket features various street scenes along the side panels, including figurative motifs, buildings and blossom trees. The hinged cover is similarly ornately carved with floral and foliate designs. The cover opens to reveal a mirror inset to the lid. Losses and discolouration; lacking key.
Chinese, c.1880. Dimensions: Height 6.5cm, width 13.5cm, depth 10cm.