AN IVORY FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR, KANGXIChina, ca. 1700. Superb carving depicting a seated scholar holding a pile of books with both hands. His coiffure typical of the period. Possibly the statuette was originally intended to serve as a seal. Provenance: From a well-known and reputed British collection. Stored in a bank vault since 1974. Old collector’s labels with inventory number ‘133’ and ‘14083’. Condition: Later piercing just above the base to enable usage as a pendant. Magnificent natural patina. Some old age cracks, but no actual damage. Weight: 51.3 grams.Dimensions: Height 5.7 cm.康熙象牙雕文人像中國,約1700。細膩雕刻文人雙手捧書。他的髮飾是該時期典型。也許這曾經是作爲印章。來源:英國知名收藏。底部可見老收藏標簽,上可見 "133"與"14083"字樣。至1974年一直存於銀行金庫。品相:後期穿孔可作爲挂件。天然包漿細膩。一些老的年代裂縫,但沒有新的損壞。 重量:51.3 克尺寸:高 5.7 厘米