A Cantonese ivory puzzle ball

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A Cantonese ivory puzzle ball
carved to the exterior with numerous figure in tree-strewn gardens of pavilions, the inner spheres carved with geometric designs, the finial in the form of Guanyin seated among rockwork holding a lotus spray, attached chain with mythical fish handle -- the ball 4¼in. (10.8cms) diam.
See Colour Plate 9.

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