SHOULAO; THE GOD OF LONGEVITY LIFE WITH A PEACH. IVORY.
China. 17th/18th century.

Ivory; carved and polished with beautiful age patina. The material dependent opening at the top is covered by a hat of black lacquered wood. Height 27;4 cm. Condition A/B. Enclosed: wooden base in form of a clover with tendrils in black-red carved lacqueur.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.Art trade; Van Ham.