A gilt bronze and ivory figure, cast and carved from a model by Chiparus, of an Eastern dancer wearing only a short pleated skirt and headdress, balanced on foot with body inclined forward and arms extended, the scant costume with details in blue and red enamel, on tapering square section brown onyx, base inscribed Chiparus (foot damaged) -- 12in. high

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A gilt bronze and ivory figure, cast and carved from a model by Chiparus, of an Eastern dancer wearing only a short pleated skirt and headdress, balanced on foot with body inclined forward and arms extended, the scant costume with details in blue and red enamel, on tapering square section brown onyx, base inscribed Chiparus (foot damaged) -- 12in. high
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