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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 224
A CHINESE CARVED IVORY FIGURAL GROUP     象牙雕"將士射箭"擺件


  • Dimension: L: 8 1/2 in (21.5 cm) , H: 10 1/2 in (26.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1600

This delicately carved ivory figural group consisting of a general and two soldiers practicing archery under a pine tree. The general, with long beard, is standing at the back, looking ahead towards the target. The first soldier, with bow string pulled and feet spread, is ready to shoot the arrow at the target. The second soldier, behind the first soldier, has bow on ground, and is learning archery from the first soldier. All soldiers and general were fully armored, with clothes over the armor. Behind them, stand a tall pine tree, with many clusters of pine leaves and intertwining branches.