115 free≤an’s fine & decorative asian arts
09/10/11
494 Chinese carved elephant ivory fruit basket late qing dynasty The heavy and solid carving shows a bounty of good and auspicious fruits in a rounded rectangular basket. H: 3 in. $800-1,200 495 Large and impressive Chinese elephant ivory covered vase qianlong mark, 19th century The tall cylindrical vase carved in intricate and deep relief to show two large cartouches containing an assemblage of legendary figures in and around outdoor pavilions; the neck and ground carved with dragons pursuing flaming pearls among celestial clouds; the cover surmounted by a recumbent qilin exhaling cloudy vapor that supports a sealed box. H: 17 in. $15,000-20,000