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Asian Antiques
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Ivory Carvings - EMPEROR & EMPRESS - JEWELS
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USD 2,750.00 |
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USD 2,750.00 |
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Saturday, November 15, 2008 |
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Monday, December 15, 2008 |
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Las Vegas, NV |
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Description
Thank you very much for considering these beautiful works of art. We are now retired and must part with a collection of over 100 ivory carvings we have loved and taken care of for nearly 40 years. We are very proud to offer only the very FINEST in QUALITY ivory carvings. These carvings are 100% genuine AFRICAN ELEPHANT IVORY and in EXCELLENT CONDITION. They were HAND CARVED and HAND SCRIMSHAWED and SIGNED in China by a gifted master craftsman in the early 1900s. They have a lovely patina that nature has chosen to bestow upon them. These carvings are UNIQUE and exhibit beautiful IVORY GRAIN which is guaranteed to be clearly visible. The ivory has been highly polished and exquisitely detailed. The quality of the ivory, the quality of the carving and the quality of the scrimshaw work are all exceptional. These carvings were legally imported into the USA. These carvings can only be shipped to locations within the USA. Effective January 1, 2009 Ebay will not permit ivory to be bought or sold on Ebay! EMPEROR & EMPRESS - JEWELED These exquisite carvings portray the Emperor Qianlong and his Empress in their traditional royal dress enhanced by the artist with the use of jewels made of turquoise and sapphire. The Emperor holds a sword with his left hand while stroking his beard with his right hand. The Empress holds a Ju-i scepter in her left hand and holding tassels with her right hand. The Ju-i in the Ch’ing Dynasty was presented to high court officials as a marker of Imperial favor. The Ju-i tradition is thousands of years old. Originally thought to be a short sword, used for pointing, it later became a primitive phallic symbol given by the Emperor to a favorite consort. It reached its present symbolism in the Tang Dynasty during the 7th and 8th centuries. The artist has done a superb job of both carving and using scrimshaw to enhance these beautiful pieces. Please note the wonderful facial features on each and the heavy incising done on the garments of both the emperor and empress. They both have a lovely patina that comes only with age. These are HUGE! They weigh nearly seven (7) pounds and each stands a regal 16.5" tall without the stand. The underside of each piece is engraved Qianlong referring to the 18th century (1736 – 1795) Emperor of that name. This is a stunning royal pair to add to your collection of exquisite ivory carvings and should only increase in value over time. Dimensions (Each): 16.50" x 4.00" x 2.75" Weight of Ivory (Total): 6 Pounds, 11 ounces Signature: Engraved - Qianlong We will ship to you via USPS Priority Insured Mail. We accept Checks, Money Orders and PayPal PLEASE VISIT MY EBAY STORE TO SEE MANY MORE BEAUTIFUL IVORY CARVINGS Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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