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11:00 AM PT - Feb 12th, 2012
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AN ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY DOCTOR'S LADY, shown lying down with her hand on her stomach. On carved rectangular hardwood stand. It was the custom in China for ladies to describe their ills to the doctor by pointing to an ivory effigy. This was considered preferable and less embarrassing than having to point to one's own anatomy. Width: 9 1/2"
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