Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 182

An elaborate Chinese ivory carving of the 'clam's dream' c.1900

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £2200

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Description

An elaborate Chinese ivory carving of the 'clam's dream' c.1900, the bivalve stands on one end and opens to reveal a mountain landscape with figures on rocky terraces behind pine and maple trees, all raised on a similarly carved base, together with a hardwood stand, 19.8cm. (2)