A fine quality Chinese carved ivory bust, head of a female Buddha, her ornate shaped carved and pierced headdress with a further seated Buddha to the centre, bead length detail, eyes cast in a downward position, triple strand earrings, the base with carved detail and various character marks, the top inset with a wooden carved top knot, blackened finish, the fitted hardwood stand as her shoulders. Black stained detail. The ivory size 7 cm x 6.3 cm x 12.6 cm