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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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Chinese buffalo horn box
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Pre 1910 item# 1119087 (stock# 1763/329)
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A Chinese buffalo horn box, the front and back panels carved deeply with writhing dragons and the sides with auspicious characters. The cover shows two confronting dragons.The quality of the carving and the condition of the box are excellent; there are a small hole in the centre of the base and one in the cover. Could be that a cord was supposed to go through the box with knots on the ends ? the box containing precious personal things similar to what a Japanese inro was used for? anyway, thi ...click for details
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