A Chinese ivory flattened baluster vase

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A Chinese ivory flattened baluster vase
with stylised dragon handles, carved with quatrefoil panels of ladies in gardens, another on a swing before a man climbing a tree, all among buildins and pine trees, below further similar panels to the neck on a ground of scrolling lotus and borders of leaves and key-frets -- 8¾.in (22.2cm) high, (splits), wood stand.
See Colour Plate 1.

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