Lot 0180

Ivory Carving, Chinese, 19th Century

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Description

Ivory Chinese Puzzleball
Material: Ivory
Construction: Carved
Marks: None
Colors: Ivory
Description: An intricately carved puzzle ball sits on a dish stand. The puzzle itself consists of half a dozen concentric spheres, with the outermost possessing the most finely detailed marks. Two dragons intertwine with each other in the carved holes, through which one can see the inner spheres and their star-shaped projections. Like they contain the night sky between them, the dragons are laced together with branches and feathery leaves.
Period: 19th Century
Provenance: Dutchess County Estate
Size: H. 2.5x W. 2.5x D. 2.5"
Weight: 3.9 oz
Condition: Good age patina, the piece is missing some very small chips along its outer frame.Meta: Puzzle Ball, China, Ivory
History: The Chinese Puzzle Ball is one of the most intricate pieces of Chinese artistry, created by master craftsmen using a single piece of ivory and carved with a lathe into its concentric parts. It is thought to strengthen familial bonds in the household it resides in.

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Ivory Carving, Chinese, 19th Century

Name: Ivory Carving, Chinese, 19th Century
SKU: 28876316
Price: 150 USD
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