Tortoise shell box

[robinhoodsmate]

Hi

Can anyone help me ID this box please?

The lid edging which is a separate piece and raised is decorated with flowers and leafs. The item has a hinge at the top rear. I think there are some 5 images of heads and 2 buildings one with a lean-to on the lid. The base is floral and leaf.
Many thanks

 

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[nhbenz]

Snuff box?

 

[Subterranean]

Possible opium box? The flowers look like poppies. Do the people on the lid look to be dressed in Coolie clothing or and Chinese motifs on the box? Very Interesting, Sub

 

[Lafitte Deux]

FWIW, the case looks like it might be gutta percha.

 

[robinhoodsmate]

Thank you for your interest
The images do not display Coolie attire. Yes there are a few symbols and I will try to draw them. I will do my best but I am the least artistic of my family, perhaps my country!

 

[mangum]

I second that it's a snuff box. Just guessing mid-late 19th century.

 

[yaxthri]

Where did my comment go?
Second time I post this...

Not same but very close

A Chinese carved tortoiseshell Snuff Box, Canton circa 1830-50

 

[tamrock]

Where did my comment go?
Second time I post this...

Not same but very close

A Chinese carved tortoiseshell Snuff Box, Canton circa 1830-50

Looks Chinese to me....Very cool little snuff box.

 

[tamrock]

Possible opium box? The flowers look like poppies. Do the people on the lid look to be dressed in Coolie clothing or and Chinese motifs on the box? Very Interesting, Sub

Could be the Lotus flower? Typical Chinese motif The Symbolic Meaning of Lotus Flowers in Chinese Culture

 

[tamrock]

A very very nice little carved tortoise shell box that I would be tickled to have in my collection of the things I think are neat!!!