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Description
Stunning Ivory Emporer and Empress Mammoth Chinese Legal Ivory Statues from the 18th century brought to USA from China by Serviceman returning from WW1.Both have the"R" in a circle (registered) .Believed to be Elephant tusk indigineous to the region at the time.15" tall ea weighs over 2 lbs. Nice yellowing, or patina.Hand painted.Base is part of the statues. Beautifully hand-carved.Empress holding mythical bird,wearing a Peony Flower in Hair (helps to identify Her status/period of rule. Emporor holding scroll and one hand on sword.Style of hat helps depict period of Rulership.Possibly the Emporer Who Designed The Great Wall.Pic#1 located at bottom of emporer's robe (ID mark?)Pic #2 front view-pic#3 backside view pic#4 close up of faces and pic #5 symbol located at bottom of empress' robe.Statues brought back from WW1 from China,given as gift to Soldier's grand daughter when she was just a little girl.We bought them from Her when She was in Her 70's.Purchased them in 1991.Note: these could be older than 18th century(patina indicates older age).
Category
Asian Art
Medium
mammoth ivory
Distinguishing marks
"R" in circle,symbols at bottom of each robe
Condition
Mint
Size and dimensions of this item
15 "(male) -15"(female) and 3 and a half " wide at base
Date Period
18th century
Weight
(male-2 lbs,5and1/2 oz)-1056 grams (2 lbs,6 and 1/2 oz-female)
History
Bought it from elderly woman,Who said her grandfather brought it back form china after WW1
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