Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 366

Two Chinese reticulated ivory hanging baskets

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £3000

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Description

Two Chinese reticulated ivory hanging baskets, carved with fruit and flowers and with tassels hanging from their bases, and two textile panels one with a geometric pattern, the other with narcissi and pak choi, 19th century, 13.5cm max. (4) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.