Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

LOT 102

Lot 102

A Finely Carved Ivory Dragon Puzzle Ball, Early 20th Century

A Finely Carved Ivory Dragon Puzzle Ball, Early 20th Century
Lot 102 Details
A Finely Carved Ivory Dragon Puzzle Ball, Early 20th Century

二十世紀早期 複層象牙球連海龍座

The stand depicting a fierce fish dragon rising from crashing waves, with a powerful surge of water issued from its mouth, which supports the finely carved puzzle ball, with pierced movable layers enclosed within an outer shell depicting serpentine dragons amidst clouds
including stand height 12.2" — 31 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 102
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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