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A VARIED SELECTION OF IVORIES A GROUP OF TEN CYLINDRICAL IVORY BOXES AND COVERS
19th century
18th/19th century Nine carved in openwork relief to the covers with playful Buddhist
Comprising: a cylindrical seal with a mythical beast finial; three square lions, dragons amongst cloud scrolls, stylised chilong, bats and tree-
seals with mythical beast finials; three oval boxes and covers; a small shrews amongst fruiting branches; one of plain form incised with a
carved and part inlaid planter; a table screen stand; a paper fan with calligraphic inscription encircling the body.
ivory sticks; a cylindrical box and cover; and a reticulated plaque The largest 8.5cm (3.3/8in) high. (20).
carved with a flower basket.
The fan: 29cm (11 3/8in) long (12). £1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,600 - 13,000 HK$10,000 - 15,000
£600 - 800 HK$6,000 - 8,000
CNY5,200 - 6,900 Provenance
A Uruguayan Private Collection.
Provenance
A Uruguayan Private Collection.

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