CLEMENT MÈRE (1861-1940) Constellation of peas Round box in a very flattened sphere; the lid is domed, the grip circular. Proof in ebony; the title decoration is composed of ivory cabochons on engraved reserves - the peas on the lid inlaid. The bottom of the inner part is enriched with a circular ivory pastille. Circa 1910-1920. Cracks and crazing. Signed C. MÈRE under the base. Height: 4.5cm Diameter: 9cm Provenance: Amédée Revet - Amédée Revet, Master ivory carver in Paris. Possible supplier of raw ivory to Clément Mère, Georges Bastard and Yokohama O'Kin. - By descent. A CITES permit, valid for circulation within the EU only, will be issued to the buyer for lots 27 to 34.