Chinese ivory ink stone case carved with archaistic motifs

An image of Ink-stone case with sliding lid, ivory carved in low relief on the top and sides with archaistic motifs. Production Place: China. Ivory, carved. 19th century. Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivories Trust.

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Ink-stone case with sliding lid, ivory carved in low relief on the top and sides with archaistic motifs. Production Place: China. Ivory, carved. 19th century. Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivories Trust.

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Accession Number: O.3-2017
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Camera: Hasselblad H4D-31
Photographer name: Andrew Norman
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Image width: 1024 pixels
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ISO Speed: 200
Fnumber: 39/1

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