A Chinese ivory small scholar's table screen 17th century
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2200
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Description
A Chinese ivory small scholar's table screen 17th century, one side depicting a mountainous scene with figures amidst pine, the reverse with an incense burner and a large leaf, each within borders of cell or wave diaper, together with a modern hardwood stand, a crack to one side, 19.8cm. (2)
Cf. Selected Ivory Carvings from the Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivories Trust, no.16 for a related example.
