A Finely Carved Chinese Qing Dynasty Tortoise Shell Box an excellent example of Master quality carved works of art from the 19th Century, Qing Dynasty period, China. Due to the brittle nature of Tortoise shell, anyone other than an expert with tremendous experience wouldn't be able to finely carve such a work of art. The box is of dark brown - black color and when held up the light provides an almost translucent view of the material.
Provenance: Property of A Gentleman, Well recognized lifelong Chinese Arts Collector based in Manhattan, New York.
Approximate Dimensions: 8.8 cm (Diameter) x 3.6 cm (Height) x 7.5 cm (Inner Diameter) x Approximately 53 Grams in weight

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