Unique Cigar Tube

[El Presidente]

Stunning piece 

 

 

Chinese Art A cylidrical ivory cigar box carved with dragons and butterflies China, 19th century

 

[MrBirdman]

Goodness, can’t imagine that came cheap even in 1890. What craftsmanship. 

[Andy04]

What a good use of an elephant... ?

[BoliDan]

1 hour ago, Andy04 said:

What a good use of an elephant... ?

I mean, yes

 But also, amazing craftmanship. 

I can't correctly guess the size, but it looks like pantela. Which is both impressive (for detail) but sad (for utility)