An ivory model of a bearded sage
17th century
carved with smiling expression wearing long flowing robes with one arm raised pointing upwards, holding a gnarled wood ruyi sceptre in the other hand, John Sparks label to base, on a wood stand -- 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) high, (minor chip to sceptre, hand replaced).
See Illustration.
An ivory model of a bearded sage
17th century
carved with smiling expression wearing long flowing robes with one arm raised pointing upwards, holding a gnarled wood ruyi sceptre in the other hand, John Sparks label to base, on a wood stand -- 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) high, (minor chip to sceptre, hand replaced).
See Illustration.
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