1426 Rare Unusual Antique Card Case - Japan / China

Unusual card case hand crafted in Bone

A Fine Quality Two-Part Card Case having a bas relief

Pair of dragons battling over a flaming pearl, with bead eyes,

Holding cards of Mr. Theodore Babbitt

3 5/8" x 1 5/8" x 1/4" thick.

Fine condition, number inked on back.

Most likely ox bone

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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