A Chinese carved ivory scholar's table screen  19th Century
A Chinese carved ivory scholar's table screen
19th Century
The thin rectangular plaque incised and stained with Taotie mask, the reverse with characters and scripture, supported by a reticulated ivory stand, carved with lotus flower rosettes, dragons and archaistic shishi dogs; 27cm high. (damages)
Sold for £937 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Reputably purchased from Pearse & Son, Park lane, London, June 1945 for £8.

Category: Decorative Arts / General Ceramics and Glass


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