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(2) Ivory or bone figures of Oriental men.

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Ivory Figure, Oriental Guardian, England, 17th century: Auction announcements 21st March 2016 Lot 15, 16, 30, 35, 36, 38: Objects are regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. Carved ivory, patinated bronze Englan

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Carved Ivory Figure of Man on Horse: IMPORTANT: THIS LOT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS PER FEDERAL LAW. PROPER IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. DESCRIPTION: Carved and polychrome of man with dog on horseback. MASUREMENTS: 5-1/2"

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Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Man: Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Man. Measures - 6" high. THIS LOT IS THIRD QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, OR EARLIER ORIGIN. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE TO BID ON THIS ITEM. THIS ITEM IS FOR SALE ONLY

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Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Wise Man: Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Wise Man. Measures - 13" high. THIS LOT IS THIRD QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, OR EARLIER ORIGIN. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE TO BID ON THIS ITEM. THIS ITEM IS FOR SALE

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Carved Ivory Figure of a Man: DESCRIPTION: Carved ivory figure of a man with staff and calabash, attached to carved wooden base. MEASUREMENTS: 12-1/2" tall. CONDITION: Minor wear as expected with handling. Minor hairlines to head.

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Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Wise Man: Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Wise Man. Measures - 10" high x 2" wide, 1 1/4" base. Weight - 454.7 grams. THIS LOT IS THIRD QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, OR EARLIER ORIGIN. INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS ARE INELIGIB

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Carved Ivory Figure of a Man and Child: IMPORTANT: THIS LOT IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS PER FEDERAL LAW. PROPER IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. DESCRIPTION: Carved and polychrome ivory figure of a man and child with clouds in th

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19th Century Chinese carved ivory figure of a man with: 19th Century Chinese carved ivory figure of a man with a bird of prey, 6ins high

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Impressive Ryuichi Meiji Japanese Carved Ivory Figure: Impressive Ryuichi Meiji Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a Man With Two Small Children. Extremely Well Done. Carved Signature on Bottom. Minor Typical age Hairline Cracks. Good to Very Good Condition.

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Grouping of Three (3) Oriental Carved Ivory Figures.: Grouping of Three (3) Oriental Carved Ivory Figures. One figure is signed, two affixed to bases. Good condition. Largest measures 8-1/2" H, smallest measures 4-1/4" H. We Will Not Ship This Item Out o

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Carved Ivory Figure Grouping of Two Men: DESCRIPTION: Carved Ivory figure grouping of two men at a table on an applied ivory base with chop marks on a wooden stand with Hong Kong label. MEASUREMENTS: 9-3/4" tall. CONDITION: Minor wear as exp

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3 Vintage Bone/Ivory? Asian Figures: Vintage Bone/Ivory? Asian Figures. *Buddha/Netsuke? on attached wood base - 2 holes on the back side - Figure on Base 2 1/8" - Figure Apx. 1 1/2". *Buddha on Wood Base - Detachable - Figure Apx. 1" Ap

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Pair of Japanese Polychrome Ivory Carved Figures: Pair of Japanese Polychrome Ivory Carved Figures: finely carved as men in burgundy layered robes stand with various objects in their hands, African ivory, early 20th Century, NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

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A Chinese Antique Polychrome Carved Ivory Figure: A Chinese Antique Polychrome Carved Ivory Figure: finely carved as a man in layered robes holding a flute and brush in his hands, presented on a wood stand, Asian ivory, of late Qing Dynasty (19th Cen

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(2) Ivory or bone figures of Oriental men.

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(2) Ivory or bone figures of Oriental men. 7 1/2" and 8 1/4" tall.

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SKU: 25921322
Price: 160 USD
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