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CHINA, Canton, second half 19th century
An elephant ivory pe…
See original version (French)
128
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CHINA, Canton, second half 19th century
An elephant ivory pe…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, Canton, second half 19th century
An elephant ivory pedestal floriform bowl in the form of an eight-petalled blossom openwork with animated scenes of figures in the vegetation, around a central medallion carved in light relief of figures among pines and trees; the foot formed of a broad floral base with several rows of petals, bearing a "Canton ball", composed of several nested spheres.
(Very damaged on the bowl, with gaps in the decoration and traces of glue; one with the foot turned upside down).
Height: 11 cm Diam. 21.7 cm.
Total weight: 132 g.
Expert : Mrs Anne PAPILLON D'ALTON
A CIC will be given to the buyer.
See original version (French)
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Lot description modified on 06/01/2026 at 3:22 PM
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