Ɏ A FINELY CARVED IVORY ‘MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE’ WRIST REST, LATE QING DYNASTY

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Ɏ A FINELY CARVED IVORY ‘MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE’ WRIST REST, LATE QING DYNASTY China, 19th century. Of rounded, tapering form, the concave side meticulously pierced and reticulated, finely carved in high relief with a scholar approaching two figures engaged in conversation within a secluded teahouse, surrounded by trees and set against a backdrop of towering mountain peaks. CITES: Certificate number 71/25HH has been issued by the German government on February 27th, 2025. Dimensions: Length 20.5 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related carved ivory ‘ancient tree and sparrow’ wrist rest, dated Qing dynasty, 28.5 cm long, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, reference number 故00124696. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie’s New York, 17 September 2010, lot 1242 Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 28,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar subject and manner of carving. Note the earlier dating (18th century), size (14 cm), and the carving to the exterior side. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams San Francisco, 17 December 2013, lot 8171 Price: USD 21,250 or approx. EUR 26,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar subject and manner of carving. Note the size (26 cm) and the carving to the exterior side. This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.

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