LATE QING DYNASTY
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An ivory puzzle ball and stand, Zhuanxinqiu, and a pair of dancers
Late Qing Dynasty
The outer sphere carved in high relief with sinuous dragons among coiling clouds, revealing a concentric row of inner spheres pierced with geometric patterns, the stand carved with a central smaller puzzle ball between cylindrical sections carved with further dragons and star motifs, 42 cm. high; and a pair of ivory figures of dancers carved in mirror image, exposed chest adorned with beaded jewels, high coiffure, earrings, urna, serene expression, 30.5 cm. high (some damages and repair) (3)
Late Qing Dynasty
The outer sphere carved in high relief with sinuous dragons among coiling clouds, revealing a concentric row of inner spheres pierced with geometric patterns, the stand carved with a central smaller puzzle ball between cylindrical sections carved with further dragons and star motifs, 42 cm. high; and a pair of ivory figures of dancers carved in mirror image, exposed chest adorned with beaded jewels, high coiffure, earrings, urna, serene expression, 30.5 cm. high (some damages and repair) (3)
Sale room notice
Please note that the tasseled beads from one of the dancers are restuck.