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CHINESE EARLY 20TH C. MULTI-COLORED IVORY LANDSCAPE
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Pre 1920 item# 1086156 (stock# 1108)
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Bamboo Grove
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This early 20th century carved ivory landscape is 10 ½ high, 4 Ό wide and 3 5/8 thick. The scene depicts a sage riding on a horse followed by a young female maid crossing a bridge. A monkey (probably the legendary Monkey King) stands on the top of the mountain. Pine trees, bamboo and plum trees are growing around the mountain and river. There is an honorific mark Kang Xi on the bottom. Aside of some the worn colors, it is in excellent condition.
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LATE 19TH CENTURY IVORY CARVING OF GUAN-YIN
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Pre 1900 item# 1072002 (stock# 1102)
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Bamboo Grove
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This superb late 19th century ivory carving of Guan-Yin (Goddess of Mercy) is 11 high (with wood base it is 12 Ύ high), 2 ½ wide and 2 thick. The fitted carved hard wood base has four small ivory knob shaped pieces set in the corners. Her right hand is holding a lotus blossom with tassel and is resting in front of her. Her left hand is raised up, holding her hair. The statue has a rich patina. Aside from a few hair line cracks due to age, the Guan-Yin statue is in excellent condition.
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CHINESE MULTI-COLOR IVORY CARVING OF TIE GUAI LI
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Pre 1910 item# 1040146 (stock# 1100)
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Bamboo Grove
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This superb ivory carving of a Chinese legendary figure Tie Gui Li is a late 19th or early 20th century product. It is 11 ½ tall (including base); without the base it is 9 Ύ high, 2 ½ wide and 2 in depth. The statue presents a legendary Chinese character who is a member of the eight immortals. According to legend, one day he told his follower that his spirit was going to travel far away. He asked the young follower to watch over his body for seven days while he was away. If he did not c ...click for details
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