A CHINESE CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The ball carved and pierced with dragons writhing amongst stylised clouds, enclosing further smaller spheres, the stand with a long sinuous dragon on a pierced diaper ground, the upper section with further geometric designs, damages to interior spheres
10½ in. (26.8 cm.) high
A CHINESE CARVED IVORY PUZZLE BALL AND STAND
LATE 19TH CENTURY
The ball carved and pierced with dragons writhing amongst stylised clouds, enclosing further smaller spheres, the stand with a long sinuous dragon on a pierced diaper ground, the upper section with further geometric designs, damages to interior spheres
10½ in. (26.8 cm.) high
