CHINE, FIN DE LA DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644), XIXEME ET XXEME SIECLE

细节

TROIS STATUETTES DE 'FEMMES MEDECINS' EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
CHINE, FIN DE LA DYNASTIE MING (1368-1644), XIXEME ET XXEME SIECLE
Représentant trois femmes allongées, une jambe repliée, la tête reposant sur une main, l'autre main tenant un sein ou posée sur le ventre ; petites gerces, une statuette avec les pieds cassés
Longueurs: de 13 cm. (5 1/8 in.) à 13,5 cm. (5 3/8 in.) (3)

来源

The Estate of a French private collector, acquired between the 1950's and the 1980's

注意事项

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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THREE CARVED IVORY MEDICAL FIGURES OF WOMEN
CHINA, LATE MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY

荣誉呈献

Giulia Cuturi

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拍品专文

'Medical' figures were used by Chinese women to indicate to male doctors where their pains were, thus preserving their delicacy