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LOT 277

Lot 277

A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century

A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
Lot 277 Details
A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century

清 十九世纪 外销牙透雕人物故事纹信架一对

Each panel intricately carved on all three sides with dragons, vines, and scenes populated with various courtly figures, the back of each pocket pierced with a very fine series of vertically carved lines
each 16.1 x 6.1 in — 41 x 15.5 cm

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,382.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
  • A Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Export Ivory Letter Holders, Early 19th Century
Note:

Compare with an example from Christie's London, November 5, 2013, lot 9
参考伦敦佳士得，2013年11月5日，拍品编号9

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

Christie's London, November 5, 2013, lot 9
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