Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 296

Lot 296

Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, Mu Guiying, Circa 1920

Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, Mu Guiying, Circa 1920
Lot 296 Details
Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, Mu Guiying, Circa 1920

約1920年 牙雕穆桂英掛帥

Finely carved throughout, standing confidently with a focused expression over her face, outfitted in chainmail and equipped with a sword and a bow and arrows, mounted to a wood stand
with stand height 14" — 35.5 cm.

Estimate $900-$1,100

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, Mu Guiying, Circa 1920
  • Chinese Carved Ivory Female Warrior, Mu Guiying, Circa 1920

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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