Chinese Ox Bone Carvings of Emperor & Empress
A vintage Chinese pair of ox bone carvings. Finely carved to depict the Emperor and Empress. The emperor holds a ceremonial sword and the empress is depicted holding a ruyi scepter and wearing a headdress. Fine and detailed ink / scrimshaw decoration. Both signed on the undersides. The figures rest in rosewood stands. Height on stands: Emperor: 13.75" tall, Empress, 12.75" tall.
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A vintage Chinese pair of ox bone carvings. Finely carved to depict the Emperor and Empress. The emperor holds a ceremonial sword and the empress is depicted holding a ruyi scepter and wearing a headdress. Fine and detailed ink / scrimshaw decoration. Both signed on the undersides. The figures rest in rosewood stands. Height on stands: Emperor: 13.75" tall, Empress, 12.75" tall.