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A superb Chinese Canton 19th…
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Description:
A superb Chinese Canton 19th century ivory puzzle ball. Carved with twelve graduating concentric balls. The internal balls all pierced with a diaper and geometric pattern and carved with stylized flower heads. The exterior ball profusely carved with floral motifs and numerous figures in various pursuits. The exterior ball unusually surmounted by an Oni seated on a carp with an interlinked chain with carved fish terminal. The base of the external ball carved with a bat and with flowers in high relief. 49 cm length
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Category:
Oriental: Ivory