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A pair of Chinese ivory seated dignitaires
wearing decorative robes and hats, on elaborately carved and pierced chairs with ball and claw feet on lotus bases, the lady holding a ruyi sceptre; and a smaller model en suite of a young girl similarly attired, seated on an elaborately carved chair -- 7in. (17.8cm) high, max., all on wood stands.
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wearing decorative robes and hats, on elaborately carved and pierced chairs with ball and claw feet on lotus bases, the lady holding a ruyi sceptre; and a smaller model en suite of a young girl similarly attired, seated on an elaborately carved chair -- 7in. (17.8cm) high, max., all on wood stands.
See Colour Plate (3)