A Canton ivory puzzle ball carved and pierced with coiled dragons amongst cloud scrolls, on a sectional stand carved with a standing bearded figure on lotus base -- 11¼in. (28.6cm) high; and two ivory tusks carved and pierced with bridge scenes of figures in boats and on horseback at various pursuits amongst rockwork, trees and buildings -- 11¾in. (29.8cm) wide max; wood stands. (3) | Christie's

Sale 7580

Oriental Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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8 May 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 32

A Canton ivory puzzle ball carved and pierced with coiled dragons amongst cloud scrolls, on a sectional stand carved with a standing bearded figure on lotus base -- 11¼in. (28.6cm) high; and two ivory tusks carved and pierced with bridge scenes of figures in boats and on horseback at various pursuits amongst rockwork, trees and buildings -- 11¾in. (29.8cm) wide max; wood stands. (3)

Price realised

GBP 150

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 250

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A Canton ivory puzzle ball carved and pierced with coiled dragons amongst cloud scrolls, on a sectional stand carved with a standing bearded figure on lotus base -- 11¼in. (28.6cm) high; and two ivory tusks carved and pierced with bridge scenes of figures in boats and on horseback at various pursuits amongst rockwork, trees and buildings -- 11¾in. (29.8cm) wide max; wood stands. (3)
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