An ivory Guanyin wearing a finely carved hooded robe, holding a ruyi scepter in one hand, the other raised in a mudra, the hollow material with an insert in the base incised with an apocryphal Chenghua mark. 6 3/8" tall. Late Qing Dynasty.
A charming ivory model of a reclining boy, well carved with a pleasant expression on his face, a tuft of hair atop his head, wearing a loose fitting jacket with pants, his left hand raised and holding a plum blossom, the other across his lap with a reed, the material discoloured with age. Two character mark on base. 6.4 cm long. 5 cm tall. 19th Century.
A good ivory model of a heavenly maiden wearing flowing garments and grasping a lotus vine with leaf and blossom, standing upon a wood lotus thrown. 7.25 inches tall without stand. Late Qing Dynasty.
finely carved with detailed flowing robe and a sash tied around the waist, wearing a Mongolian style hat and drinking a stream of wine from a Mughal style ewer; drilled with two small holes to affix to the hardwood stand; originally painted, but with little pigment remaining
Late Qing Dynasty
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