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A pair of Chinese ivory figures, Emperor and Empress, carved as…
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Melbourne
Date:
25-Oct-2015
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A pair of Chinese ivory figures, Emperor and Empress, carved as seated on the throne in Royal costume. The Empress is holding gift box in right hand, she wears a robe with detailed with lishui waves at the border, and a beaded necklace, the emperor holds his necklace in his hand. He wears a dragon robe, with scrolling cloud motifs. Detailed in part with traces of black pigment to the beard, eyes hair and hats, 22 cm high. Reference: for a similarly carved pair of figures, please refer to Elite decorative arts Auctions, 10 December 2011, Lot 93, please also see a pair of Chinese ivory figures of an Emperor and Empress, in Parke-Bernet Galleries, Chinese Art, New York, 29 April 1969, p.9, pl.44
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