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Chinese ivory box with open work carving
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Pre 1837 VR item# 1135896 (stock# 1676/2361)
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A Chinese ivory box carved in openwork , the four sides and top panels with intricate and detailed panoramas of pagodas, pavilions, mountains, lakes and fishermen in boats.The borders show squirrels, vines and rats amongst foliage - an unusual choice of subject matter. This style of open work , which entails piercing through two layers, in order to achieve a life-like tableau, needs a masterly command of the craft and therefore is uncommon and sought- after. The interior of this box is lined wit ...click for details
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Chinese ivory ruyi scepter
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Pre 1910 item# 1128917 (stock# 1778/5111)
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A Chinese ivory ruyi scepter , carved excellently with different- sized lingzhi fungus issuing from a stalk. This symbol of longevity and immortality is a particularly auspicious and sought-after motif.An item of quality carving and visual appeal. age: 19 C. , size; 15 3/4 inches ( 40 cm) long.condition: very good, no breaks, a few age-related vertical hairlines and a patch of discolouration on the underside of the ruyi head ( as seen in the images). We can obtain CITES EXPORT LICENCE, if nece ...click for details
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Chinese ivory chess and draughts set
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Pre 1920 item# 1119646
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A Chinese ivory chess and draughts (checkers) set combo in the form of discs , carved on one side with chess men's faces and on the reverse with floral design. It comes with its original shakers and dice and is a good compact set. size; 2.7 cm ( diameter of the discs) and 5.8 cm ( height of the shakers). Age; C. 1900. condition: very good, one disc with a small crack and damage to the pierced ring. As seen in the image. We can obtain CITES EXPORT LICENCE, if necessary 2/3 weeks.
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