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19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE CARVED AND PIERCED IVORY TUSK
19TH CENTURY
It is intricately carved with the Eighteen Luohans variously engaged in different activities beneath the long textured bough of a pine tree, together with a tiger, crane, monkey, dragon, rabbit and Buddhist lion. Together with a carved fitted end piece. The wood stand is carved with foaming waves and a millet spray.
The tusk 56 in (142.2 cm.) long, carved wood stand
19TH CENTURY
It is intricately carved with the Eighteen Luohans variously engaged in different activities beneath the long textured bough of a pine tree, together with a tiger, crane, monkey, dragon, rabbit and Buddhist lion. Together with a carved fitted end piece. The wood stand is carved with foaming waves and a millet spray.
The tusk 56 in (142.2 cm.) long, carved wood stand
Provenance
From a Private European Collection, acquired by the vendor's father prior to 1950.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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