A GROUP OF CHINESE IVORY,** including a recumbant figure of Hotei, the smiling deity carved with children at play--9 in. long, wood stand; a ritual-style ewer with dragon headed handle--5¾ in. long over handle; an Emperor and Empress figure--each approx. 5 in. high, wood stands; two puzzle balls--each approx. 2¼ and 1½ in. diam.; together with an unusual tusk section, the outer layer carved with openwork scrolling foliage with three figures inside--5 7/8 in. high (7)