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A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).
Estimate
30 000 - 40 000 SEK
2 620 - 3 490 EUR
2 740 - 3 650 USD
Hammer price
40 000 SEK
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Head Specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A pair of ivory figurines/boxes with covers in the shape of two quails, Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Each naturalistically hollowed and carved as a resting quail, the body and wings forming the cover, the head with wood-inlaid eyes looking up with a pierced open short beak, the underside of the box carved in relief with a flowering millet stem around the legs and claws. Length 15 cm.

Wooden stands accompanies the pieces.

Provenance

Per Törnqvist, Palm Desert, Los Angeles. Director at SAS.

More information

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.