Asian Art Online Auction

July 11, 2013

LOT 6

Lot 6

Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century

Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
Lot 6 Details
Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century

A 19th Century Chinese export pill box and cover; a 19th Century European chess piece; a circa 1900 Japanese bone pendant; a bone elephant; a small ivory bird TOGETHER WITH a netsuke of an ox
tallest height 2.4" — 6 cm.

Estimate $80-$120

Realised: $408
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
  • Group of Five Miniature Ivory and Bone Carvings, 19th/20th Century
Note:

Please be advised that all ivory items are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and require a special permit to leave the country. If you have any questions about whether a lot may require a permit in order to be shipped to you, we recommend that you discuss the matter with a local customs broker prior to bidding. Please note that clients will be responsible for acquiring the appropriate permits for shipment and export.

CONDITION DETAILS

Bird restored; the rest in good condition

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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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