An ivory Daoist icon of a Goddess; deep brown patina with pleasing texture; 15th/16th century Ming dynasty; China. 6 inches (15.2 cm) high.

An ivory group illustrating a folk legend; two equestrians conversing under a tree with a bird; Ivory; circa 1800 Qing dynasty; China.

An ivory carving of the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin, represented as a patron saint of scholars; reclining in a meditative mood, and leaning against the encased volumns of books; ivory; 18th century Qing dynasty; China. 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long.  

A fine ivory carving of Hua-mulan, a filial female warrior who substituted her father's mandatory conscription in the Song dynasty; fully armored with her spear, sword and bow, circa 1800, mounted on hardwood stand; circa 1800 Qing dynasty; China. 16.75 inches (42.5 cm) high.

An ivory scholar brush-holder, carved from a single section of a tusk with detailed literati scene in high relief; mounted on a carved hardwood base with ruyi theme; circa 1800 Qing dynasty; China. 4.65 inches (11.8 cm) high; 5.25 inches (13.3 cm) wide.

Rhinoceros horn libation vessel with externally-carved trees dotting an overcropping cliff background; 17th century; 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) wide.

Rhinocerous horn libation vessel; 18th century Qing dynasty; China. 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) long.

A scholar ox horn seal in oblong shape with coiled recumbent fo lion; carved seal in four-character seal script of Yu Ting Deng Lou (venture up the pavillion when the rain stopped i.e it is the best timing to enjoy the scenery after the rain); ox horn; 18th century Qing dynasty; China. 2.63 inches (6.7 cm) long.

A fine ox horn carving of Pindola, the tiger tamer crouching adjacent to his tiger with his right elbow leaning against it and holding a rosary in his left hand; very attractive patina with fitted carved hardwood stand; 18th century Qing dynasty; China. 2.83 inches (7.2 cm) long.

A rare and fine ox horn group of a seated court lady with her beloved long-haired Pekingese; Ox horn; 18th century Qing dynasty; China. 5.75 inches (14.6 cm) high.

Provenance: from a private collection in Florida; collection from a New York client.

Last updated 20/05/2004 Michelle Lin