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An ivory figure of DongfAng shuo A whAleBone AuDienCe tABlet, hu A CArveD CAttle horn
16th/17th century 17th century Late Qing Dynasty
The Daoist immortal carved holding a stolen Of tall, gently tapering and curving form, well Densely carved in reticulation with a number
giant peach, dressed in long robes, his patinated to a beige tone. of sages and boy attendants amongst
bearded face with a contented expression, 47.5cm (18 5/8in) long dwellings in a rocky landscape strewn with
topped with a scholars cap, fixed carved bamboo, pine, prunus and willows, beneath
wooden base and wooden cap. £1,500 - 2,500 cranes alighting far above.
The ivory: 19cm (7 1/2in) high (2). CNY14,000 - 24,000 HK$18,000 - 30,000 23.5cm (9 1/4in) high
£800 - 1,200 £500 - 800
CNY7,600 - 11,000 HK$9,500 - 14,000 CNY4,700 - 7,600 HK$5,900 - 9,500
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