Asian Art I - 17th November 2010

Lot 281

A good Chinese ivory carved figure

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 | Hammer £3800

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Description

A good Chinese ivory carved figure, 17th century. Probably of Wen Chang, the God of literature, standing holding his belt and wearing long flowing robes, his hat and sleeves with dark stain, 15.3cm, and a modern wood stand. Cf. Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing, pp.98 & 99 for related examples.