Chinese Ivory Statues Emporer and Empress - vintage

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).