A carved ivory plaque of monks at a mountain temple
19th Century
The flat rectangular tusk section deeply incised to portray a tiered tableau of thirty-six monks clutching flywhisks, rosaries, and sutra boxes assembled within various levels of temple gardens in a mountain landscape (losses to one monk).
13 1/4in (34cm) height of ivory
The flat rectangular tusk section deeply incised to portray a tiered tableau of thirty-six monks clutching flywhisks, rosaries, and sutra boxes assembled within various levels of temple gardens in a mountain landscape (losses to one monk).
13 1/4in (34cm) height of ivory
Sold for
US$ 9,760
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Chinese Works of Art
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