Large pair of Chinese ivory emperor and Empress figures, the emperor depicted holding sword with large bead necklace, wearing a large hat carved with two dragons disputing a flaming pearl, his robes carved continuously with dragons, turbulent waves, clouds and acanthus motifs, the empress holding a ruyi, her robes continuously carved with phoenix, turbulent waves, clouds and acanthus motifs, height 38.5 cm and 37.5 cm (2)