Miscellaneous
Lot 963 SESSION 4 (4.30PM TUESDAY 2ND APRIL Miscellaneous
Estimate $350
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $220
CHINA, late 19th century, fossil (mammoth) ivory carving, depicting a fully enrobed bearded scholar in a contented sleeping position, (110 mm high), signed to base. Toned, very fine.
The mammoth ivory used in this piece dates from c.10,000 B.C.
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