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Exceptional woolly mammoth tusk carved in traditional Chinese style

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Exceptional woolly mammoth tusk carved in traditional Chinese style
Chinese, 20th Century
Height 142cm, width 140cm, depth 40cm

This intricate carving is crafted in a traditional Chinese manner from an ancient 10,000 to 20,000 year old male woolly mammoth tusk. Probably discovered in Siberia, this large tusk was then carved in China in the early 20th Century. The carvings are exceptionally fine and detailed, depicting an impressive array of approximately fifty figures, as well as animals, birds, foliage and trees.

The tusk is signed in Chinese to the right side and is held up by a hardwood stand, carved in the shape of a tree.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Hardwood, mammoth ivory.
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Dealer Reference #:	N-0092
Incollect Reference #:	441981

Dimensions

W.	55.12 in;	H.	55.91 in;	D.	15.75 in;
W.	140 cm;	H.	142 cm;	D.	40 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.