An export style tortoise shell circular covered box. 19th Century

The top of the cover carved with the inscription Napoleon's Tomb on a scroll amid flower heads that surround a fanciful depiction of Napoleon's burial on the island of St. Helena, the box carved with a continuous band of houses and foliage around the sides and the base finished with Chinese figures in the pavilions of an extended garden setting (chips). 3 7/8in (10cm) diameter - Sold for $3,000  (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 23 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco