Pair of Large Carved Chinese Style Tusks
A pair of large, intricately carved tusks in the Chinese style, featuring dense figurative scenes of warriors and village life. The surfaces are elaborately decorated with etched and relief-carved details, including geometric patterns at the tips and bases. Each tusk is mounted on a black-lacquered wooden pedestal base accented with calligraphic and symbolic inlays.
Condition
Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age-related fissures; one base missing a small decorative inlay.
Dimensions
18 x 4 in
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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A pair of large, intricately carved tusks in the Chinese style, featuring dense figurative scenes of warriors and village life. The surfaces are elaborately decorated with etched and relief-carved details, including geometric patterns at the tips and bases. Each tusk is mounted on a black-lacquered wooden pedestal base accented with calligraphic and symbolic inlays.
Condition
Very good condition with minor surface wear and natural age-related fissures; one base missing a small decorative inlay.
Dimensions
18 x 4 in