THREE IVORY MODELS OF A CANTONESE 'FLOWER-BOAT'

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THREE IVORY MODELS OF A CANTONESE 'FLOWER-BOAT'
19th century

Variously carved and constructed with a clinker hull and finely pierced panelled cabins with hanging doors and windows, occupied by painted figures of ladies, gentlemen and attendants, the upper deck with jardinières, the transom with flags, damages and losses
14¼in. (36cm.) and 16½in. (42cm.) long (3)

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Cf. a similar example in the Peabody Museum of Salem, illustrated by C.L. Crossman, op.cit., p. 299, pl.175

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