Printed from Woolley & Wallis

Description

λ A Chinese Canton ivory puzzle ball 19th century, with circular reticulation revealing further smaller balls within, intricately carved with many figures amongst trees and pagodas, surmounted by a standing figure, a loose link chain with a fish-shaped pendant above, the base carved with flowers and foliage and with a dark-red tassel, contained in a fitted glazed box, 33cm. (2)