Lot 252 , A Chinese Ming dynasty ivory figure of He Xiangu wearing a leaf cape, 17th century, 19.2cm, old restorations

A Chinese Ming dynasty ivory figure of He Xiangu wearing a leaf cape, 17th century, holding a flower in her right hand, 19.2cm, old restorations
Estimate £300-500


compare a similar figure of He Xiangu wearing a leaf cape dated to the Ming dynasty in the catalogue for Chinese Ivories from the Shang to the Qing dynasty, an exhibition organised by The Oriental Ceramic Society jointly with The Britsih Museum 24 May to 19 August 1984, Fig. 61.


The headdress and feet are later replacements which have been coloured to match otherwise reasonable condition


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Sold for £2,800