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Two carved and polychrome ivory brush washers — 清十八至十九世紀 染色象牙雕人物故事圖筆掭兩件

Two carved and polychrome ivory brush washers

清十八至十九世紀 染色象牙雕人物故事圖筆掭兩件

A pair of carved and polychrome ivory brush washers from the Qing Dynasty featuring figure and narrative decoration. Dating to the 18th-19th century, these pieces showcase skilled ivory carving craftsmanship.

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Arts d'Asie Online

November 3, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 144

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Two carved and polychrome ivory brush washers, 清十八至十九世紀 染色象牙雕人物故事圖筆掭兩件

A pair of carved and polychrome ivory brush washers from the Qing Dynasty featuring figure and narrative decoration. Dating to the 18th-19th century, these pieces showcase skilled ivory carving craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Carved, 18th-19th Century, Brush Washer, Ivory, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Art, Ivory Carving, Ornamental, Narrative, Polychrome, 18th Century, Chinese, Figurative