A Chinese ivory shaped plaque

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A Chinese ivory shaped plaque
made for the Tibetan market, carved to each side with confronting dragons among clouds above precious objects and lines of script, the details painted and gilt, the sides with further calligraphy -- 4½.in (11.5cm) long, Qianlong, (minor age cracks).
See Colour Plate.

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