Ivory masterpieces

Goddess Guanyin figurines, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, heig

Chinese couple, XIX/XX c., Painted ivory, height 62,5 c

Figure Chinese women with peony flower, XIX/XX c., Chin

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Ivory masterpieces

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Figurine of a fisherman with a companion, XIX/XX c., Ch: Figurine of a fisherman with a companion, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 56 cm Figure of a tall fisherman holding a large fish. Short man with tied-up hair, pipe and sitting on a rock. Large seal on

0025: Figurine of a fisherman with a companion, XIX/XX c., ChEst. PLN 48,000-PLN 52,000Lot Passed

Figurine of a fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, wooden: Figurine of a fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, height 27 cm Figure of a barefooted old man with a straw hat holding a fishing rod and a fish. Oval rosewood base with a signature on the

0026: Figurine of a fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, woodenEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 12,000Lot Passed

Figure of Imperial couple, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, teak: Figure of Imperial couple, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, teakwood bases, height 30 cm Emperor and empress in outfits from Qing dynasty. Man with Chinese sword, female with ruyi scepter – symbol of good

0027: Figure of Imperial couple, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, teakEst. PLN 25,000-PLN 30,000Lot Passed

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Figurine of a scholar with a scroll, XIX/XX c., China I: Figurine of a scholar with a scroll, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 32 cm Figure of a scholar in a traditional robe and a classic head-piece wearing medallions of longevity and holding a scroll in

0028: Figurine of a scholar with a scroll, XIX/XX c., China IEst. PLN 25,000-PLN 30,000

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Tobosaku figurine, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 16 cm: Tobosaku figurine, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 16 cm Figure of an Immortal holding a peach and fan made of feathers, dressed in a robe with very long sleeves.

0029: Tobosaku figurine, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 16 cmEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 12,000Lot Passed

Figurine of a scholar, XIX/XX c., China Figure of a man: Figurine of a scholar, XIX/XX c., China Figure of a man holding a flower dressed in a robe with long sleeves and a imperial scholar head-piece. Fine wooden base.

0030: Figurine of a scholar, XIX/XX c., China Figure of a manEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 12,000Lot Passed

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Figurine of an old fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, h: Figurine of an old fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 42 cm Figure of a barefooted old man in a straw hat holding a fishing rod and two fish. Signature on the base.

0031: Figurine of an old fisherman, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, hEst. PLN 25,000-PLN 30,000

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Figurine of a Chinese general with a sword, XIX/XX c., : Figurine of a Chinese general with a sword, XIX/XX c., ChinaIvory, height 31 cm Figure of a warrior in a crown and robe decorated with dragons holding a sword with hilt shaped as a ruyi scepter.

0032: Figurine of a Chinese general with a sword, XIX/XX c., Est. PLN 15,000-PLN 20,000Lot Passed

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Chess, First half of XX c. Pawns made from colored ivor: Chess, First half of XX c. Pawns made from colored ivory. Wooden case, 10 x 46 cm

0033: Chess, First half of XX c. Pawns made from colored ivorEst. PLN 15,000-PLN 17,000

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Figurine of fig-tree farmer, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, he: Figurine of fig-tree farmer, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, height 32 cm Figurine of a man holding branch of a fig-tree with a basket full of fruit at his feet and small boy at his side. Signature on the

0034: Figurine of fig-tree farmer, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, heEst. PLN 23,000-PLN 27,000Lot Passed

Carved tusk, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, lengt: Carved tusk, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, length 67 cm Chinese fully relief carved ivory tusk depicting phoenix sitting on the blossom branch, holding a lantern in his beak. On his back

0035: Carved tusk, XIX/XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, lengtEst. PLN 30,000-PLN 45,000Lot Passed

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Laughing Buddha, XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, heig: Laughing Buddha, XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, height 10,5 cm Figurine of laughing Buddha. In Japan called Hotei known for bringing gifts, depicted with bag full of presents. Signature on the

0036: Laughing Buddha, XX c., China Ivory, wooden base, heigEst. PLN 2,000-PLN 3,000

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Figurine of a wise man – philosopher Laozi, XX c., Chin: Figurine of a wise man – philosopher Laozi, XX c., China Figure of a man in long robe with a long beard holding a scepter in his left hand probably Laozi – founder of Taoism. Ivory, height 5 cm

0037: Figurine of a wise man – philosopher Laozi, XX c., ChinEst. PLN 1,500-PLN 2,500Lot Passed

Jewel case, XIX c., India (?) Bronze, ivory, 8,5 x 13,5: Jewel case, XIX c., India (?) Bronze, ivory, 8,5 x 13,5 x 13,5 cm Bronze case with ivory panels. The interior lined with silk.

0038: Jewel case, XIX c., India (?) Bronze, ivory, 8,5 x 13,5Est. PLN 3,000-PLN 4,500Lot Passed

Figurine of monkeys and rat, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, he: Figurine of monkeys and rat, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 6 cm Monkeys fighting with a rat over a fruit. One of the corals making rat’s eyes is missing. Signatures on one of the monkeys legs ?? -

0039: Figurine of monkeys and rat, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, heEst. PLN 3,000-PLN 5,000Lot Passed

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Figure of Musashi Miyamoto fighting with wolves, Mejij: Figure of Musashi Miyamoto fighting with wolves, Mejij period, XIX c., Japan Whale’s bone, height 38 cm An ivory okimono figure of legendary warrior Musashi Miyamoto (????) fighting against wolves

0040: Figure of Musashi Miyamoto fighting with wolves, MejijEst. PLN 25,000-PLN 35,000

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Figurine of Dharmapala – Bishamonten, XIX/XX c., Japan : Figurine of Dharmapala – Bishamonten, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 11 cm Deity of wealth and prosperity in a warrior armor holding a small pagoda and a trident.

0041: Figurine of Dharmapala – Bishamonten, XIX/XX c., Japan Est. PLN 7,000-PLN 10,000Lot Passed

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Figurine of Sennin with demons on a skull base, XVIII/X: Figurine of Sennin with demons on a skull base, XVIII/XIX c., Japan Ivory, height 27 cm Figure depicting Sennin (Japanese name for Immortal) standing on a giant skull holding a box and ruyi scepter

0042: Figurine of Sennin with demons on a skull base, XVIII/XEst. PLN 40,000-PLN 60,000

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Figurine of Sennin standing on a crane with an Oni demo: Figurine of Sennin standing on a crane with an Oni demon, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 22,5 cm Figure of an immortal holding a fan and peaches depicted on a crane standing on a perforated rock. Oni

0043: Figurine of Sennin standing on a crane with an Oni demoEst. PLN 10,000-PLN 16,000Lot Passed

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Reliquary with depiction of Buddhist goddesses, XIX/XX : Reliquary with depiction of Buddhist goddesses, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 9 cm Unfolding reliquary with carved Buddhist goddesses – aquatic Benzaiten with stringed pipa instrument on the right

0044: Reliquary with depiction of Buddhist goddesses, XIX/XX Est. PLN 2,500-PLN 5,000

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Figurine of Kanzoen Bostasu, XIX c., Japan Ivory, yello: Figurine of Kanzoen Bostasu, XIX c., Japan Ivory, yellow patina, heigth 36 cm Figure of goddess of mercy standing on a lotus throne in a crown with a bird, jewels and a small statue of Buddha holding

0045: Figurine of Kanzoen Bostasu, XIX c., Japan Ivory, yelloEst. PLN 24,000-PLN 36,000

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Figurine of a gardener, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, wood, h: Figurine of a gardener, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, wood, height 16,5 cm Japanese man with his leg against the tree holding flower pot with three flower buds and a small watering can.

0046: Figurine of a gardener, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, wood, hEst. PLN 4,500-PLN 7,000Lot Passed

Figurine of a man, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 18 cm: Figurine of a man, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 18 cm Figure of a man with a hoe. Coral Part of the base glued back together, hoe without handle. Inlaid signature ?? - shou-rou and floral motifs at

0047: Figurine of a man, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 18 cmEst. PLN 5,000-PLN 10,000Lot Passed

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Figurine of girl with a shoiko, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory,: Figurine of girl with a shoiko, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory, height 23 cm Figure of Japanese peasant girl with a backpack wrapped round with string holding a twig - shoiko (jap. ???). Fragment of the

0048: Figurine of girl with a shoiko, XIX/XX c., Japan Ivory,Est. PLN 15,000-PLN 25,000

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