清十八至十九世紀 白玉雕鵪鶉形蓋盒一對

each carved in the form of a quail with the upper half forming the cover and the body forming the box, its plumage with incised feathers, all supported on its clawed feet

The boxes and covers are possibly later matched. There is a bruise to the beak of one bird. Minor nicks to flanges of box, and other surface wear.
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