Guanyen ivory head Chinese
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Pre 1900 item# 953280 (stock# 1571/831)
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A Chinese ivory carving of the head of the Goddess Guanyen with all her attributes.Carved from one piece of best quality substantial ivory, her tactile skin is silky smooth, her eyes slightly downcast and her expression reposed and benevolent. A masterful rendering of a beautiful countenance.In excellent condition, it measures 5 1/4 inches (13.5cm) high. Age: 19th.C. condition, two faint hairlines to the back of the diadem on the right side. We can obtain CITES Export Licence, if necessary.(2/3 ...click for details
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Chinese ivory card case Cantonese
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Pre 1910 item# 948173 (stock# 1564/2648)
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A Chinese ivory card case of exceptional thickness, one face which is slightly domed- shaped is deeply carved with a profusion of flowers and foliage against a diaper ground . The reverse which is flat has shallower relief with scenes of figures in pavilions and a vacant cartouche. The edges are carved with leaf motif.size: 4 1/2inches (11.5cm) x 3inches (7.5cm) x 5/8 inches(1.5cm) thick.Age: C. 1900. condition : very good.We can obtain CITES Export Licence , if necessary (2/3 weeks)
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Chinese ivory tusk vase Canton carved
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Pre 1900 item# 947690 (stock# 1568/4678)
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A Chinese ivory tusk vase on stand, deeply carved all round with a battle scene featuring horsemen with long swords galloping, foot soldiers with shields, banners and flags; the reverse with a peaceful panorama of figures in pavilion.The stand has a pierced and carved border. This is a substantial carving where the craftsman has utilized a good quality and thick section of the tusk. The condition is excellent- with minor hairlines on the flat of the rim.Size: 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) high including ...click for details
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Chinese ivory box Canton carving
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Pre 1900 item# 946274 (stock# 1561/2731)
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A Chinese ivory box carved all over with the typical Canton School of scenes depicting gardens, pagodas, pavilions and everyday life.The central panel of the lid is enclosed by a border featuring flora. The carving is detailed and fine. Age: C. 1880. size: 9 1/2inches (24cm) x 3 3/4 inches (9.2cm) x 2 7/8inches (7.5 cm) high. condition: the panels are all sound, the base has a couple of age related cracks, as seen in the image.The apron of one of the short sides is an old replacement. We can obt ...click for details
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Chinese ivory cricket cage
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Pre 1900 item# 944994 (stock# 1557/365)
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A Chinese ivory cricket cage shaped as a gourd and delicately pierced in the body and carved with flora and gourd on the sides.Made in two parts, it is held together with silk strings.An exquisite example.age: C. 1890. size: 3 1/2 inches (8.8cm) long. condition: very good, tiny hairlines on the carving - too faint to photograph.We can obtain CITES Export Licence if necessary (2/3 weeks)
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Chinese ivory card case
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Pre 1900 item# 940734 (stock# 1558/511)
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A Chinese ivory card case finely carved with a broad border of flowers against a diaper background. The back and front central panels show the typical Cantonese scenes of figures and gardens, the edges depict flora. age: C. 1870. size : 4 1/8 inches (10.5cm) x 2 1/2 inches (7cm) x 3/8 inches (1cm) thick). condition: excellent, . there is a slight overhang of the cover as seen in the images. We can obtain CITES Export Licence , if necessary (2/3 weeks).
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Chinese ivory plaques a pair
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Pre 1900 item# 939235 (stock# 1546/3381)
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A Chinese ivory pair of plaques, each superbly carved with a three dimensional scene of pagodas, boats, figures at leisure activities, buildings, shrubs and foliage, all executed with breathtaking virtuosity and in extreme detail.In excellent and undisturbed condition, these panels represent the best of Cantonese carving and being a pair makes them even more desirable.Age: C. 1850. size: 7 3/4 inches (18.5cm) long x 2 3/4 inches (7cm) maximum width.condition: excellent. We can obtain CITES Expor ...click for details
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Chinese ivory large vase
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Pre 1900 item# 915469 (stock# 1340/4381)
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A Chinese ivory vase of monumental size (50cm high) deeply carved from one piece of tusk with two panels on each side showing figures in pavilions and pagodas. The sides are decorated in shallower relief with trailing stalks, whilst the imposing cover has a scene of figures under pine trees before rocks. The neck has shi-shi masks wit moving rings in the animals' mouth. A beautiful composition and well- hollowed. This is a very impressive centre piece of almost architectural appearance, wit ...click for details
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Chinese ivory vase brise carving
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Pre 1900 item# 867127 (stock# CNR)
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A Chinese ivory vase formed from six panels, each carved finely with figures in landscape against a brise work background. The two handles, collar and base have a floral pierced design. The Canton region excelled in this type of work.size: 7 1/2 inches (19cm) high.age: C. 1870. condition: I think a rim ring is missing-and small area of approximately 1cm x 3cm on the corner of one panel has been repaired .
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Chinese fan ivory double sided
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Pre 1900 item# 862652 (stock# 1484/641)
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A Chinese fan of ivory carved all over with figures at leisure in the typical Canton idiom, against a background of fine brise pierced work.The distinguishing feature of this fan is that it is double-sided, i.e. both the back and the front are carved ,each with a different scene.Therefore, two sets of carving on one stick of thin ivory is an evidence of the competence and virtuosity of the artist. We can obtain CITES LICENCE if needed. size: 7 1/2 inches (19 cm ) length of the sticks.age: C. 18 ...click for details
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