An ivory perfume diffuser and a flint box, China, Qing dynasty, 8 cm and 7 cm wide

A similar flint box is held at the Musée national du Palais, Taipei, inv. n°000259N000000000

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

一件清代透雕彩繪象牙香薰與打火盒 分別寬8公分及7公分

An ivory perfume diffuser and a flint box, China, Qing dynasty, 8 cm and 7 cm wide

A similar flint box is held at the Musée national du Palais, Taipei, inv. n°000259N000000000

Please note that Piguet will not be able to assist buyers with the shipment outside Switzerland of any lots containing elephant ivory, tortoiseshell, coral or exotic skins. A buyer’s inability to export or import these lots outside of Switzerland cannot justify a delay in payment or cancellation of the sale.

一件清代透雕彩繪象牙香薰與打火盒
分別寬8公分及7公分

Overall wear to the surfaces
Some surface scratches
Some cracks, splits
Wear to the polychromy
Some nicks
Some chips and lacks
Old label inside the flint box
Glue traces to the central part of the diffuser. Presence of textile inside the diffuser
Weight: 18g (tinderbox), 40g (diffuser)

This lot contains ivory. Commercial trade in ivory is regulated. Piguet therefore recommends that, before taking any action related to a potential purchase or handling of an ivory item, buyers seek advice on the applicable regulations and requirements. Piguet will not conduct any applications for exemption certificates, CITES licenses, registrations, or similar documents that may be required, including their renewal or update, nor arrange for import or export permits needed for international shipping. A buyer's inability or delay in obtaining the necessary documentation, or in lawfully arranging the export or import of the lot, will not justify the cancellation of the sale or a delay in payment.