A reticulated Ivory frame, 19th/20th century

of barbed oval form, the two hinged doors carved with figures in a mountainous landscape, a hinged support on the reverse and a separate back plate; together with a Japanese ivory carving of a man carrying a large basket, the base with inscription

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the frame 14.3 cm high; the figure 15 cm high

• Lot Sold $900 (Hammer Price)
• $1,098 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

The frame - A small hairline crack across the raised border of the left door where there is a hinge pin. The removable back plate slightly too large to fit. One ivory swivel clip to hold the plate now missing and one small foot now missing.The figure - the basket showing glue where attached to his back plate, something broken off the centre of the basket lid, and something now missing from his lowered left hand. A hairline crack across the left side of his face over his head to the topknot. The figure with pins to fit to the stand, with traces of glue.

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