IVORY-MOUNTED GOURD CRICKET CAGE Y
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
£5,000
Auction: 8 November 2016 at 17:00 GMT
Description
the waisted gourd and the tortoiseshell cover both fitted with an ivory collar, the domed cover carved and pierced with five dragons writhing amongst clouds
Dimensions
14.5cm high
Footnote
Note:
For a similar sample, see Christie's sale in their London rooms on 10th May 2016, lot 12, sale 13075.