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231 Y Ф An ivory rectangular tray of this type, dated 232 Y Ф
A SQUARE CARVED IVORY TRAY Wanli/Chongzhen, which also has openwork A PAIR OF IVORY WRIST RESTS
Qing Dynasty sides and aprons, and wood base, was 19th century
The sides carved in openwork with archaistic included in the exhibition, Chinese Ivories from Each rest carved in medium relief with an
scrolls interspersed with flower heads and the Kwan Collection, The Chinese Universiry exterior scene with two boys playing with
dragons, the apron with further scrolling and of Hong Kong, 28 July - 14 October 1990, kites, attended by a hound and a lady
bats, the interior with a hard wood base. no.86. carrying a child, wood stands
25.5cm (10in) wide Each: 18.8cm (7 1/2in) wide (4).
Compare to a similar tray, dated to the
£800 - 1,200 Qianlong Period, sold at Christie’s New York, £800 - 1,200
CNY7,300 - 11,000 15 September 2009, lot 223, and another in CNY7,300 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000 our New Bond Street rooms, 13 May 2010, HK$8,800 - 13,000
lot 418.
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