A fine, round ivory seal-paste box, decorated on the lid with a scholar and his attendant in a landscape. Signed “ WU YI”. Late Qing Dynasty. D. 4 cm. Good condition, one short hair-line on the side of the lid.
A very large carving of standing Immortal holding a branch of chrysanthemum flowers on one hand, and a scroll on the other hand. H. 62 cm. ( weight: 2,95 kg.). Late Qing- early 20th c. Condition: Good, but a few small chips at one of the flower petals.
A very nicely carved MINIATURE image of SHOULAO in ivory; he is holding a peach in his left hand and a long stick in his right hand, from which hangs a gourd; at his feet a boy is sitting on deer, and a crane is standing with a lingzhi in his beak: they are all symbolizing “long life” . Middle Qing (Qianlong period). H. 6.8 cm. Very good condition.
A rare and nicely-preserved scholar’s writing brush with ivory handle and cap. Inscribed with artist’s signature and dated 1903 (or perhaps 1843). Massive cap. Total length with cap: 25 cm, brush length 19 cm. only cap length: 9,7 cm. Condition: Very good all-over. The brush handle is slightly bent. Note, cap with a thin hairline crack (see photo no. 6).
