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細節
THREE ESKIMO ENGRAVED IVORY OBJECTS
the first, a needle case in the form of a seal with hollowed body and wood stopper attached to head, carved flippers and teeth, decorated with finely engraved linear elements, nucleated circles and facial features, including circular eyes inset with glass; the second, a gaffe in the form of a halibut with finely engraved features, an iron hook emerging from mouth area, and pierced at the tail; the third, a boot creaser, front and back finely engraved with two birds, the beaks of each forming the ends, decorated with linear, cuvilinear, and circular elements
the first, 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.); the second, 7¼ in. (18.4 cm.); the third, 6¾ in. (17 cm.) (3)
the first, a needle case in the form of a seal with hollowed body and wood stopper attached to head, carved flippers and teeth, decorated with finely engraved linear elements, nucleated circles and facial features, including circular eyes inset with glass; the second, a gaffe in the form of a halibut with finely engraved features, an iron hook emerging from mouth area, and pierced at the tail; the third, a boot creaser, front and back finely engraved with two birds, the beaks of each forming the ends, decorated with linear, cuvilinear, and circular elements
the first, 5¾ in. (14.6 cm.); the second, 7¼ in. (18.4 cm.); the third, 6¾ in. (17 cm.) (3)
注意事項
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.