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17TH CENTURY
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AN IVORY CARVING OF AN IMMORTAL
17TH CENTURY
The figure, identifiable as the Daoist immortal Lan Caihe, delicately carved wearing a robe with long flowing sleeves and tied at the waist, raising a flute with both hands towards his lips to play, his face with a gentle expression and hair tied in two topknots, the ivory of a creamy white tone with caramel-toned patina
5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high
17TH CENTURY
The figure, identifiable as the Daoist immortal Lan Caihe, delicately carved wearing a robe with long flowing sleeves and tied at the waist, raising a flute with both hands towards his lips to play, his face with a gentle expression and hair tied in two topknots, the ivory of a creamy white tone with caramel-toned patina
5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
This lot will be sold under the Alpha scheme.
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