Sale 8323
New York, East
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14 December 1999
Price realised
USD 1,265
Estimate
A PAIR OF IVORY WATCHTOWERS** late 19th/20th century Each carved as a brick watchtower, guarded on all four sides and from above by armed guards standing at attention, the base inset with mother of pearl squares incised with a Qianlong four character mark. 6 in. (16.5 cm) high (2)
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