A LARGE CANTONESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND CARVED STAND
CIRCA 1900
A LARGE CANTONESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND CARVED STAND CIRCA 1900 The outer ball and sections of the stand deeply carved and pierced with writhing dragons intertwined with clouds, the stand carved with a figure drinking tea or wine surrounded by ladies holding flowers and the centre of the column has an integral puzzle ball IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY: The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase. The ball 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam., ball and stand 28 ½ in. (72.4 cm.) high, wood stand
A LARGE CANTONESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND CARVED STAND
CIRCA 1900
A LARGE CANTONESE IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND CARVED STAND CIRCA 1900 The outer ball and sections of the stand deeply carved and pierced with writhing dragons intertwined with clouds, the stand carved with a figure drinking tea or wine surrounded by ladies holding flowers and the centre of the column has an integral puzzle ball IMPORTANT NOTICE ON LOTS CONTAINING IVORY: The USA has recently changed its policy on the import of property containing elephant ivory. Only Asian Elephant ivory may be imported into the USA, and imports must be accompanied by DNA analysis and confirmation the object is more than 100 years old. Buyers will be responsible for the costs of obtaining any DNA analysis or other report required in connection with their proposed import into the USA. A buyer’s inability to export or import a lot is not a basis for cancelling their purchase. The ball 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam., ball and stand 28 ½ in. (72.4 cm.) high, wood stand
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