A Tall Pair of Chinese Carved "Bone" Statues of an Emperor and Empress, 44 Inches
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A Tall Pair of Chinese Carved "Bone" Statues of an Emperor and Empress, 44 Inches
A very large pair of carved bone overlay sculptures, the Emperor holding a sword, the garment detailed with a fierce dragon to the reverse, the Empress holding a ruyi scepter, her garment detailed with a phoenix to the reverse. Both figures with applied pigments to emphasize the detailing. Approximately 44 inches in height.
A very large pair of carved bone overlay sculptures, the Emperor holding a sword, the garment detailed with a fierce dragon to the reverse, the Empress holding a ruyi scepter, her garment detailed with a phoenix to the reverse. Both figures with applied pigments to emphasize the detailing. Approximately 44 inches in height.
Condition
Some separation and damage to the overlay pieces, few missing panels from back of male figure.
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A Tall Pair of Chinese Carved "Bone" Statues of an Emperor and Empress, 44 Inches
Estimate $750 - $1,000
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