Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 189

A Chinese ivory bitong c.1900

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £2800

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Description

A Chinese ivory bitong c.1900, elaborately reticulated with a key fret, over which figures, birds, pine, bamboo, plantain and rockwork are carved in shallow relief, the foot carved with two dragons and a phoenix, the base with a four character Qianlong mark, together with a hardwood stand, 16.5cm. (2)