Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 179

A large Chinese ivory bitong c.1900

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £3500

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Description

A large Chinese ivory bitong c.1900, carved with many small figures on fortress walls and boats, on terraces and enjoying other pursuits beneath a key fret and floral ruyi-head band, the foot and wood stand reticulated, the base with a six character Qianlong mark, 19.4cm. (2)