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Chinese Carved Ivory Mystery Ball with Figure
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Decorative Art:
Pre 1900 item# 694582 (stock# 7390)
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The Incurable Collector
585-734-4494
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A very unusual Chinese carving of a mystery ball, which are balls carved within balls. This was so difficult to carve and took much skill. The chain at the top appears to have been carved out of one piece. It is connected to a ring on the hat of the figure, perhaps a Chinese diety holding a lotus stem around her neck and a lotus leaf on her head. She has been connected to the balls. At the base is open work leaves connecting to 3 peaches, the symbol of longevity and a tassle hangs from this. I a ...click for details
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