Large Ivory Seal, Purchased in 1945 in China
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Large Ivory Seal, Purchased in 1945 in China, probably Qianlong period (1736-1795), of columnar form, the top section carved in high relief of five sinuous dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst clouds, four in profile in various attitudes around the sides, one of frontal view on the top, the carving in seal script, the ivory of warm honey tone , with a 4-character apocryphal Chenghua legend. H: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4" sq
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hairline cracks, some pigment loss
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Large Ivory Seal, Purchased in 1945 in China
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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