Page 32 - November 2016 London Bonhams asian Art
P. 32

38                  39

40            38 Y Ф
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

              39 Y Ф
              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

              40 Y Ф
              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
   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36   37