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Ɏ A CARVED TORTOISESHELL FRAGRANCE BOX AND COVER, QING DYNASTY China, Guangdong province, Guangzhou, first half of the 19th century. Of circular form with a matching cover, the top richly carved in varying degrees of relief to depict an elaborate figural scene with pavilions and garden courtyards among luxuriant pine trees, mirrored on the underside of the box. Both scenes framed by encircling bands of finely carved leaves and flower heads, which continue along the edges of the cover in a pattern of square chrysanthemums. The rim of the box embellished with a continuous scene of stylized trees interspersed with small houses with sloping roofs. The center with a circular raised area intended for the incision of a monogram, but unused. Provenance: From The Sam and Myrna Myers Collection, Paris, France. Acquired between circa 1965-2012. Condition: Very good condition with surface wear and natural imperfections. Light traces of use to the interior. Few small chips along the inner rim, not affecting the outer appearance of the box, with associated minor fissures. Occasional minute nicks and shallow surface scratches. Weight: 92.8 g Dimensions: Diameter 9.3 cm Literature comparison: Compare a closely related carved tortoiseshell fragrance box and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century, 8.6 cm diameter, in the Cleveland Art Museum, accession number 1962.219.a. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s London, 4 November 2014, lot 256 Price: GBP 2,500 or approx. EUR 4,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A tortoiseshell box and cover, 19th century Expert remark: Compare the related form, manner of carving, and decorative style. Note the slightly larger size (11 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams London, 14 May 2009, lot 213 Price: GBP 2,520 or approx. EUR 5,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A tortoiseshell circular carved box and cover, early 19th century Expert remark: Compare the related form, manner of carving, and decorative style. Note the slightly larger size (11.2 cm). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.