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TwO IVORy BRuSH POTS A IVORy FIguRe OF He xIAN’gu
The first early 19th century, of circular section and carved in bass- Early 20th century
relief with figures and architecture, possibly a scene from Tales of the The figure of the immortal modelled standing holding a fly whisk in one
Western Chamber, 12.2cm high, the second a Canton export late hand and ruyi sceptre in the other, raised upon a base of rocks and
19th century example carved with two shaped cartouches of figures flowers.
and architecture spaced by carved characters, raised on a carved and 25cm high
pierced base section.
10.3cm high (2). £200 - 300
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TwO IVORy cONceNTRIc BAllS ON STANdS
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A cANTON exPORT IVORy cARd cASe ANd cOVeR The first with a ball and stand featuring carved peony, 24cm high, the
19th century second with a dragon carved sphere and stand.
Deeply carved all over with figures at various pursuits amidst 22cm high (4).
architecture and trees.
9.5cm high, 5.5cm wide, 1.4cm deep (2). £300 - 400
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THRee cARVed exPORT IVORy ITeMS
153 19th century
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AN exPORT IVORy cARd cASe ANd cOVeR OF lARge Comprising: a vase of circular-section carved all round with figures at
PROPORTIONS various pursuits amidst architecture, 9.5cm high; a wedge-shaped
19th century cribbage marker board carved with dragons, 17.5cm long; together
The rectangular case with lift-off cover and carved in deep relief to all with a card case and cover carved with figures and architecture.
surfaces with scenes of figures at various pastimes and occupations 9.5cm high (3).
within architecture and foliage.
13.5cm high, 9.5cm wide, 1.3cm deep (2). £300 - 400
£600 - 800

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