A pair of Chinese ivory and cloisonne emperor and Empress figures, the head of both and the hands of the emperor in carved and part stained ivory, their headdress and garments in gilt wire cloisonne with gilt filigree collars and adorned with mother of pearl, turquoise, and other hardstones, both figures seated on elaborate and elevated thrones in rosewood, height 60 cm, width 53 cm, depth 49 cm