A CANTONESE IVORY LETTER RACK
19TH CENTURY
Formed by four slanted shelves flanked by two supports in the centre of a shaped backplate, densely carved and pierced with decoration including foliate lotus blossoms and scrolls, birds, figures under trees and in terraced gardens engaged in leisurely pursuits, set within original silk and cardboard mounts and wood and glass case
The case 12¼ in. (31.6 cm.) long
A CANTONESE IVORY LETTER RACK
19TH CENTURY
Formed by four slanted shelves flanked by two supports in the centre of a shaped backplate, densely carved and pierced with decoration including foliate lotus blossoms and scrolls, birds, figures under trees and in terraced gardens engaged in leisurely pursuits, set within original silk and cardboard mounts and wood and glass case
The case 12¼ in. (31.6 cm.) long
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