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A PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES
 
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TitleA PAIR OF CHINESE IVORY EMPEROR & EMPRESS FIGURES
DescriptionA pair of Chinese Qing carved and polychromed ivory figures depicting standing Han Emperor Liu Bang and Empress Lü Zhi. The emperor holding sword and tassel, the empress holding figural lingzhi ruyi scepter. The pair wearing layered robe with high relief dragon and phoenix amongst clouds. Bottom of pair hold four character Qianlong calligraphy reign marks. Figures mounted to ivory high relief carved bases having dual dragons with flaming pearl. Each measuring approx. 17 7/8" height (45.4cm). Total weight of 5672 grams. Provenance: I. M. Chait 07/08/2012 sale lot 273.
Year of WorkCirca 1644-1911
SizeHeight 17.9 in. / Height 45.4 cm.
Sale ofElite Decorative Arts: Sunday, March 17, 2013 [Lot 00495]
Fine Chinese Carvings & Works (Decorative Art)
Estimate10,000 - 12,000 USD
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