A pair of Chinese ivory models of seated officials wearing hats, jewellery and elaborate robes carved with coiled dragons and phoenix amongst cloud scrolls -- 6¼in. (16cm) high, wood stands. | Christie's

Sale 7538

Oriental Works of Art

London, South Kensington

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27 March 1997

Browse Sale

Lot 189

A pair of Chinese ivory models of seated officials wearing hats, jewellery and elaborate robes carved with coiled dragons and phoenix amongst cloud scrolls -- 6¼in. (16cm) high, wood stands.

Price realised

GBP 690

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 500

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A pair of Chinese ivory models of seated officials wearing hats, jewellery and elaborate robes carved with coiled dragons and phoenix amongst cloud scrolls -- 6¼in. (16cm) high, wood stands.
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