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19TH CENTURY
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A CANTONESE EMBROIDERED PARASOL WITH CARVED IVORY HANDLE
19TH CENTURY
The shade is embroidered with flowers on a dark silk ground and has mother-of-pearl end stops and coloured tassels. The ivory handle is carved with birds amongst flowers.
26¾ in. (68 cm.) long
19TH CENTURY
The shade is embroidered with flowers on a dark silk ground and has mother-of-pearl end stops and coloured tassels. The ivory handle is carved with birds amongst flowers.
26¾ in. (68 cm.) long
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.
Sale room notice
Please note this (/these) item(s) contains elephant ivory. The US has recently changed its rules on the import of elephant ivory. Please see the back of the catalogue for more information.