Decorative ornament (5) - China
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Specimen: Chinese export carved bone chess or puzzle pieces, red stained set, Qing Dynasty (1850–1900), five objects, bone material, original attribution, gallery/antique dealer provenance, good condition with small signs of aging, height 13 cm, width 4 cm, depth 4 cm, origin China, no stand included.
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Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess / Puzzle Pieces - Red Stained Set
China, late 19th century, finely hand-carved and stained bone figural chess or puzzle pieces comprising an emperor figure, elephant with standard bearer. and mountec riders, each raised on intricately pierced puzzle-ball pedestal bases. Exceptionally decorative examples displaying strong Canton export influence with remarkable hand-work
throughout. The pieces exhibit deep relief carving detailed robes and equestrian fiqures, and freely carved openwork spheres executed from single sections of bone in the traditional Chinese puzzle-ball manner. The rich oxblood/red staining gives the set a particularly striking display presence and separates them from the more commonly encountered natural bone examples. A highly sculptural and visually engaging collection, ideal for collectors of Chinese export art, Grand Tour curiosities, or cabinet display objects. Measurements listed are that of the largest piece.
Chinese Export Carved Bone Chess / Puzzle Pieces - Red Stained Set
China, late 19th century, finely hand-carved and stained bone figural chess or puzzle pieces comprising an emperor figure, elephant with standard bearer. and mountec riders, each raised on intricately pierced puzzle-ball pedestal bases. Exceptionally decorative examples displaying strong Canton export influence with remarkable hand-work
throughout. The pieces exhibit deep relief carving detailed robes and equestrian fiqures, and freely carved openwork spheres executed from single sections of bone in the traditional Chinese puzzle-ball manner. The rich oxblood/red staining gives the set a particularly striking display presence and separates them from the more commonly encountered natural bone examples. A highly sculptural and visually engaging collection, ideal for collectors of Chinese export art, Grand Tour curiosities, or cabinet display objects. Measurements listed are that of the largest piece.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
5
Material
Bone
Country of origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Attribution
Original
Height
13 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
4 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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