AN IVORY ARCHER’S RING AND AN IVORY MANCHU HAT SPHERE FINIAL, QING DYNASTY
AN IVORY ARCHER’S RING AND AN IVORY MANCHU HAT SPHERE FINIAL, QING DYNASTY
Ivory
China, Qing dynasty
The archer’s ring of classical form and carved of ivory with a very good patina. The Manchu hat sphere filial of round, slightly ovoid shape and carved from stained ivory, with two holes on the bottom and top for attachment to the Manchu court hat.
Dimensions: HEIGHT both approximately 2.5 CM
Condition: Good, age-related condition
Provenance: French private collection