Lot Essay
See the melon box carved inside with minature ducks and lotus, illustrated by The Oriental Ceramic Society, Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing, Catalogue, no. 189
IVORY CARVINGS
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A RARE PAIR OF IVORY CRAB BOXES AND COVERS
19TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE PAIR OF IVORY CRAB BOXES AND COVERS
19th century
Each carved and well detailed with legs tucked under the body and pincers held before the beady eyes and elaborate mouths, the interior with three minature crabs amidst water-reeds and water-splashes, some traces of pigment remaining, one pincer restuck, one with small internal losses
6¾in. (17cm.) wide, fitted box (2)
19th century
Each carved and well detailed with legs tucked under the body and pincers held before the beady eyes and elaborate mouths, the interior with three minature crabs amidst water-reeds and water-splashes, some traces of pigment remaining, one pincer restuck, one with small internal losses
6¾in. (17cm.) wide, fitted box (2)