114 free≤an’s fine & decorative asian arts
09/10/11
489 Chinese carved elephant ivory paste box 17th/18th century The circular box with domed cover carved in minute detail to show figures in an outdoor pavillion to cover, lotus scroll and flowers to sides, and an incised shou symbol to base. D: 3 in. $4,000-6,000 494 489
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490 Chinese carved ivory figure of a Ming official 17th/18th century The small and detailed seated figure carved in the hat and robes symbolic of his position and holding a scroll; ivory of burnished coffee tone with darker surface to base. H: 4 1/2 in. $3,000-5,000
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491 Fine Chinese elephant ivory brushpot qing dynasty The small and concave cylindrical pot carved in relief to show two small figures walking near a small house among rocks and trees. H: 4 3/4 in. $3,000-5,000
492 Large pair of Chinese elephant ivory warrior figures The tall and heavily-carved emperor and empress figures dressed in detailed battle garb and armed with spears and swords; with fitted ivory flags and adornments; affixed to pieced ivory bases. H: 27 1/2 in. $5,000-8,000
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493 Chinese elephant ivory vase carving republic period The tall and solid carving depicts a large bunch of blossoms issuing from a high-shouldered vase on a circular base; signed and inscribed with poetic script. H: 11 3/4 in. $3,000-4,000