MORTIER ET PILON EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
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MORTIER ET PILON EN IVOIRE SCULPTE

CHINE, FIN DU XVIIEME SIECLE

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MORTIER ET PILON EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
CHINE, FIN DU XVIIEME SIECLE
De forme évasée, l'extérieur est orné de deux dragons parmi les nuages dans la section supérieure, la partie inférieure de phénix et écureuils. Un anneau central crénelé sépare les deux registres. Le pilon aux bouts arrondis est sculpté de damiers ; restauration sur le pilon et petites égrenures.
Hauteurs: 11,5 cm. (4½ in.) et 15 cm. (5 7/8 in.) (2)
Provenance
Christie's London, 14 June 2001, lot 10
Collection of Jacques and Galila Hollander, Belgium
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.
Further details
A CARVED IVORY PESTLE AND MORTAR
CHINA, LATE 17TH CENTURY

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