A Cantonese carved and pierced ivory tusk vasedecorated with figures in buildings and in tree strewn gardens below a dentil collar, the foot carved with scrolling foliage -- 3½in. (8.9cm) high,; an ivory carving of an elephant on a ball, oval base; a carved nut ojime of a bearded figure; and two further carved nuts -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) long max. (5)

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A Cantonese carved and pierced ivory tusk vasedecorated with figures in buildings and in tree strewn gardens below a dentil collar, the foot carved with scrolling foliage -- 3½in. (8.9cm) high,; an ivory carving of an elephant on a ball, oval base; a carved nut ojime of a bearded figure; and two further carved nuts -- 1¾in. (4.5cm) long max. (5)

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