A collection of nine various Chinese stained ivory scent flasks
A collection of nine various Chinese stained ivory scent flasks

19TH CENTURY

细节
A collection of nine various Chinese stained ivory scent flasks
19th Century
Modelled as vegetables, including: four aubergins, two peppers, an ochra, a fruit and a flower; and a composite painted model of another vegetable
each approx. -- 3½in. (9cm.) long (10)
拍场告示
Please note that the scent flasks appear to be carved in either marine ivory or bone as opposed to elephant ivory as suggested in the catalogue description.