Asian Art II - 19th May 2011

Lot 727

A Chinese ivory basket and cover 18th century

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A Chinese ivory basket and cover 18th century, delicately constructed with panels of flowers and pagoda scenes on a fine reticulated ground, raised on six short feet joined by pierced fretwork, some damages, the handle loose, 26.5cm. Contained in a damaged glazed box. (4) Cf. Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing, p.182, no.256 for a related example in the National Museum of Denmark.