An ivory figure of a monk
An ivory figure of a monk

MING DYNASTY

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An ivory figure of a monk
Ming Dynasty
Carved following the slight curve of the tusk, wearing a simple long robe and holding a tambourine and beating stick against his chest, the detailed face with stopple beard and bald head (chip to extremity of the stick, fine age cracks)
26.5 cm. high

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