Ebony, ivory, and mother-of-pearl casket. Milan, second half of the 19th century, workshop of Ferdinando Pogliani (1832-1899) The present lot is accompanied by Community Trade Certification for ivory (CITES Certificate) and may be subject to import and export restrictions as a result of CITES regulations of some non-EU countries. CITES permit available. The lot may be subject to import/export restrictions in accordance with the CITES regulations applicable in certain non-EU countries. Cm 31X12X12

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