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AN IVORY WRIST REST A SILK EMBROIDERED BLUE-GROUND DRAGON COURT
19th century ROBE
The curving section deeply carved with crayfish, crabs and frogs 19th century
among lotus stems and leaves, The nine dragons, worked in couched gold thread, amidst clouds
23cm long and bats interspersed with auspicious symbols and above rocks and
waves and striped hem, all on a rich blue silk ground, the collar and
£800 - 1,200 cuffs embroidered with further dragons on a black silk ground,
130cm long
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A COLLECTION OF EXPORT IVORY £800 - 1,200
19th century
Comprising a cylindrical box with figural scenes, 8.7cm diameter, 139
another similar miniature example, 4cm diameter, another with A DARK BLUE SILK ROBE
reticulated sides carved with a pair of coiling dragons, the cover with 19th century
lion dog finial, 11cm high, a carved needle case, 16cm long, a small Embroidered with butterflies among brightly coloured sprays of peony
carved desk seal, 6.5cm high, a concentric ball on figural stand, and chrysanthemum, further embroidered floral bands in blue tones
23.5cm high, two concentric balls lacking stands, a clothes brush with at hems and figures at leisure in gardens on cuffs, with mid-blue silk
dragon carved back and two strings of beads lining,
96cm long
£400 - 600
£250 - 350

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