A FINELY CARVED IVORY WRIST REST
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A FINELY CARVED IVORY WRIST REST

18TH CENTURY

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A FINELY CARVED IVORY WRIST REST
18TH CENTURY
Carved as a section of bamboo with four small bracket supports, the convex side carved in low relief with a goose in flight above stems of grass, the concave reverse carved and undercut in a naturalistic manner with four geese on a river bank below two geese descending amidst the tall grasses in which sits a praying mantis
10 5/16 in. (26.1 cm.) high
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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