Carved ivory late 1700s Chin Dynasty

By Leslie Ann, 6 October, 2019
Description

We had the statutes tested and they are ivory. Below is what was written about them:

Late 1700's

Chin Dynasty (last Chinese dynasty)

Peak of the empire

Manchurian, Thailand, Vietnam

Chen Loom King. Fourth king of the Chin Dynasty

It's ivory.

Woman, one of faces of Buddha.

It symbolizes mercy.

Peacock = peace

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Chinese lettering underneath
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
11" x 3" each
Date Period
Late 1700's
Weight
each statute is 1 pound
History
These statutes were purchased in Argentina during an Estate Sale.
They were tested as ivory carvings from the Chin Dynasty
For Sale?
No
Photos
Carved ivory late 1700s Chin Dynasty
Carved ivory late 1700s Chin Dynasty
Carved ivory late 1700s Chin Dynasty
Carved ivory late 1700s Chin Dynasty