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
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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