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细节
A CARVED IVORY RUYI SCEPTRE
18TH CENTURY
The shaft is intricately carved in high relief with a figurative landscape in which European 'foreigners' wind their way up a rocky mountain path towards a secluded pavilion wheeling a cart of vases, together with a camel and an elephant carrying tribute, the reverse is carved with a group of spotted deer below a pine tree resting by a river bordered by linghzhi fungus, the upper section is carved with cranes in flight amongst clouds above a pavilion and a river, three green composite carved plaques, a silk tassle is attached to the sceptre, silk base, wood stand, and glass case.
20 in. (50.8 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The shaft is intricately carved in high relief with a figurative landscape in which European 'foreigners' wind their way up a rocky mountain path towards a secluded pavilion wheeling a cart of vases, together with a camel and an elephant carrying tribute, the reverse is carved with a group of spotted deer below a pine tree resting by a river bordered by linghzhi fungus, the upper section is carved with cranes in flight amongst clouds above a pavilion and a river, three green composite carved plaques, a silk tassle is attached to the sceptre, silk base, wood stand, and glass case.
20 in. (50.8 cm.) long
来源
From the collection of Sir William Seeds KCMG (1882-1973)
注意事项
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.