An ivory vase
Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
the ovoid body carved in deep undercut relief with figures in a sailing junk and men on horseback brandishing swords, in a continuous seascape with trees on a rocky shore and a dragon and tiger among scrolling clouds, below stiff leaves and lotus scrolls on the tall waisted neck with double loose ring handles
18 cm high
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The interior of the mouth with darker cracks in the ivory and some fine dark hairline cracks on the exterior. Generally good condition
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