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Early 20th C. Chinese Export Ivory Puzzle Ball - 1"

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Early 20th C. Chinese Export Ivory Puzzle Ball - 1"

This is an early 20th C. Chinese puzzle Ball & stand, hand carved from Ivory, & dating to around 1920 - 30.

The ball is unusually small & has four layers, with the outer layer having a carved, stylised design, & the inner layers having a pierced circle design. The carving is very primitive.

The Ivory stand is in the form of a traditional Chinese Lady.

Condition is fine, with no chips or cracks.

The ball is approx 1" in diameter (approx 2.5cm), & the total height is approx 5 1/4" (approx 14.6cm).



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