Carved ivory* covered vase

Covered vase in carved ivory* The vase is entirely carved in relief with a profusion of decoration based on the auspicious theme of the “Hundred Children”. Processions of young boys in pavilions enliven the body. A frieze of ruyi and bats separates the body from the shoulder, which itself features a procession of children. The lid features in high relief a boy playing a flute, the other laughing, and a frieze of children playing in a group.

Total height ：32.5 cm
Width : 12.5 cm
Weight : 2051.4 g

The lid, possibly kept separately, is discolored from sunlight. Misses and chips

*Elephant spp (Elephantidae spp) ivory specimen in compliance with the AM of May 4, 2017 allowing the commercial use of antique Elephantidae ivory. A CITES re-export permit will be required for export out of the EU, at the expense of the future buyer.