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19TH CENTURY
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A CHINESE IVORY CARVED AND PIERCED BASKET AND COVER
19TH CENTURY
Of elaborate form with twin section handles joined at the centre by a foliate carved arch section, the cover with large finial formed by a central finger citron surrounded by flowers, the body formed by eight lobed panels carved and pierced with scenes of figures in landscape and pavilion scenes, raised on four supports; with high domed glass and wooden case
12 in. (30.3 cm.) high overall
19TH CENTURY
Of elaborate form with twin section handles joined at the centre by a foliate carved arch section, the cover with large finial formed by a central finger citron surrounded by flowers, the body formed by eight lobed panels carved and pierced with scenes of figures in landscape and pavilion scenes, raised on four supports; with high domed glass and wooden case
12 in. (30.3 cm.) high overall
Provenance
A present from the owner's grandmother's sister, whose husband was the Danish ambassador in China in the early 20th century.
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