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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MRS. JAMES ALSDORF
A RARE CARVED IVORY PENDANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A RARE CARVED IVORY PENDANT
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of rounded rectangular form, each side carved with two wary mythical beasts, one grasping a sprig of lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the top edge pierced with a bullnose perforation, the ivory now of amber tone
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, box
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of rounded rectangular form, each side carved with two wary mythical beasts, one grasping a sprig of lingzhi fungus in its mouth, the top edge pierced with a bullnose perforation, the ivory now of amber tone
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, box