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30 | BONHAMS A CANTONESE IVORY BOX AND COVER
19th century
The rectangular lid carved in low relief with a narrative scene with
a central cartouche enclosing animals, all surrounded with a foliate
border and a bracket rim, the box sides similarly carved, all raised on
beast head feet, the interior with one tray, key. 23.5cm (9 1/4in) wide
£1,800 - 2,000
CNY16,000 - 17,000 HK$18,000 - 20,000
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A CANTON IVORY RETICULATED LETTER RACK
19th century
The shaped backboard and apron all elaborately carved in openwork
with figures, flora and fauna, with five small compartments similarly
carved, glazed case. 28cm (11in) high (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY17,000 - 26,000 HK$20,000 - 30,000
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A FINE AND LARGE IVORY PUZZLE BALL
19th century
The main globe finely carved with figural scenes, with multiple layers of
pierced ivory within, crowned with a figure of Xiwangmu with a spotted
deer and attendant, suspended from a fish-shaped hook with a chain,
the base of the ball suspending a flower basket with a silk tassel, box.
The ball: 13cm (5 1/8in) diam. (3).
£5,000 - 8,000
CNY43,000 - 69,000 HK$50,000 - 80,000