A Chinese export ivory carved puzzle ball and stand, early 20th century
English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture
LOT 259
A Chinese export ivory carved puzzle ball and stand, early 20th century
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 15 000 - 20 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 29 557
Auction Catalogue
About this Item
A Chinese export ivory carved puzzle ball and stand, early 20th century
the concentric pierced ball carved in relief with five dragons amongst clouds enclosing multiple concentric balls, raised on a stand carved with three elephants standing on their back legs with their trunks aloft, the circular base raised on a turned stem united by another puzzle ball, the whole supported on a stepped pierced column carved with conforming dragons to a pierced base carved with further writhing dragons, 55cm high
* This lot is not suitable for export.
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