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An exceptional ivory flower…
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Melbourne
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21-Jul-2024
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An exceptional ivory flower basket, Qianlong period, Qing Dynasty, (1736-1795), this exquisite ivory flower basket marvels with its dental carving finesse, particularly the Art of hollow carving. Ivory slices, ground to sheer thinness and patterned, narrate stories through relief carved flowers, birds, figures, and landscapes. The labor-intensive creation involves dozens of hollow pieces, culminating in an elaborate yet ingeniously crafted design. A playful, citrus-knobbed conical hat tops it off, while six flower-framed sections below unfold with decorative motifs and sixteen vivid scenes of Qing dynasty life, showcasing nearly a hundred characters with distinct expressions. Harmonious and balanced, this piece epitomizes the refined Qing palace taste. A similar ivory flower basket fetched 402,500 Rmb at Poly Auction's 2011 autumn sale (lot 7267). Similar example: an exceptional ivory flower basket, Poly auction, Beijing, 7 Dec 2011, lot 7267, 32.5 cm (width) 29 cm high
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Oriental: Ivory