Concentric ivory spheres
Artist
Ching, Lee
Date1876
MediumIvory, rosewood (teakwood?)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Alice Jennings Post
Object number1934.21
Description21 concentric ivory balls on a teakwood stand. carved ivory wood. Stand carved in foliage and berry motif. Legs have "lion" face and clawed feet. Top ivory carving has scene with 3 men and child, balls have different latticework. Outer ball carved in various scenes. Top has an ivory disk with red silk finge and beadwork. red silk tassel on bottom.On View
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18th century
China
Late 19th century, maybe
1800-1850