Carved ivory* tusk depicting an elegant woman

Carved ivory* tusk featuring an elegant woman depicted dressed in a long gown, and holding a flowering branch with both hands. On the base “大明成化” and artist’s signature.

Height: 56 cm (excluding base)
Weight: approx. 2 kg

*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.