A Chinese ivory puzzle ball on stand

Late 19th Century

The ball carved with dragons amid clouds, the stand modelled as a figure, probably Guanyin, supporting a turned spindle with cup finial.

23cm high

Condition Report
Ball: Split to centre adjacent to dragon head.  Some small splits to interior layers.
Stand: Splits to cylindrical knop.

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