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LOT 228

Lot 228

A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)

A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)
Lot 228 Details
A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)

清早 牙雕医用女偶

Well-worn and demonstrating superb patina, the lady reclining on her side with one hand supporting the head and the other on her chest, completely in the nude save for bracelets on her wrists and shoes on her feet, the hair with remnants of black staining
length 4.9 in — 12.4 cm

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)
  • A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)
  • A Chinese Ivory Figure of a Reclining Nude, 'Medicine/Doctor's Doll', Shunzhi-Kangxi Period (1644-1722)
Note:

An almost identical example is published in 'Chinese Ivories from the Kwan Collection', The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1990, p. 218, no. 97.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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