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19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE CORAL 'PHOENIX AND LADIES' CARVING
19TH CENTURY
The coral carved with three standing figures including two ladies and a boy, one lady depicted carrying a vase and the boy holding a flowering peony branch, all riding on the back of a large phoenix, detailed with a peony branch in its beak and with long wing and tail feathers, the coral of a bright orange-pink tone
15 in. (38 cm.) wide, stained ivory stand
19TH CENTURY
The coral carved with three standing figures including two ladies and a boy, one lady depicted carrying a vase and the boy holding a flowering peony branch, all riding on the back of a large phoenix, detailed with a peony branch in its beak and with long wing and tail feathers, the coral of a bright orange-pink tone
15 in. (38 cm.) wide, stained ivory stand
Provenance
The Burton Collection of Chinese Works of Art
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.
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Caroline Allen
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