FABULOUS C1850 CHINESE CARVED IVORY CARD CASE SIGNED

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FABULOUS C1850 CHINESE CARVED IVORY CARD CASE SIGNED

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Sold Date: 10/21/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

It is my pleasure to offer for your consideration a fabulous c1850 Chinese carved ivory calling card case signed by the maker. This outstanding case was produced in Canton, China during the height of the China Trade era around c1850 for export to the West. I have seen no nicer ivory card case carved of the cross theme than this particular one. Even after having literally 100s of fine ivory cases. I really don't know w to start on this one other than hopefully the photos do it justice. The carving is very fine and in deep relief having a cross on both sides saturated inside each cross with many well done figures amoungst garden and pavillion scenes as well as many other architectual points of interest. What surrounds the cross is amazing, having a 'Wan Fret' design to the background with a variety of expertly carved flowers, leaves and stems. I have really seen no better with such minute detail in delicate forms. T is wonderful strong graining and cross hatching that can be seen on every flat surface including the inner toungue w the artist signed this prized work. Condition is perfect with only a very faint tight age line separation on one side of the lid which appears like it was stabalized by a tiny trace of glue. This is just mentioned for complete accuracy as t are no other flaws what so ever. The color and patina are the finest as well and the case is also a very large one measuring 4-5/8" High x 3" Wide x 1/2" Thick. This is a must for any serious collector of Asian ivory or calling card cases. Please bid with confidence and bid to win. You will be happy you did!

*****This item is made of elephant ivory, produced and brought into this country legally and well before the ban. This item is being offered in full accordance with all ebay policies and restrictions, tfore this item must be shipped to a USA address. Please email me if you have any questions about whether this item can be shipped to you.

NOTE: For over the last 20 years I have been dealing with items from the "OLD CHINA TRADE", and only offering these items to dealers and designers. I now am offering some items on Ebay. Not every item will be from the 19C Golden Age of the Chinese Trade Era, but I will assure you that all items will be of high quality and from the 19C or the early 20TH century. ***Contact me with any questions, all questions will be answered within 24 hours. ***Buyers please allow up to 10 days for personal checks to clear through bank before shipping takes place.