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Pr OF CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES

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Pair of antique Chinese hand carved Ivory Emperor and Empress figures. Each is depicted seated on throne in relief carved royal robe. The Empress is holding gift box in right hand with relief carved Phoenix robe and throne. The Emperor shown clutching his imperial beaded necklace and wearing dragon robe with dragon throne. 18th/19th century. Finely carved throughout with high attention to detail. Each holds Qian Long reign mark to bottom. Includes stylized lotus blossom fitted wooden bases. Each figure measures approximately 11 7/8" height x 5 1/2" width x 4 1/2" depth + 2" base height (30.2cm x 14cm x 11.4cm + 5.1cm). Total weight of 5.8 kilograms.

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