Chinese Ivory Statue
18 August 2020
Description

5 inches wide, 4 inches long, 14.5 inches tall. Solid ivory. No identifying marks or artist name.

Provenance

Unknown

Acquired from
Auction House
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 2 days
By Sara S
Aug 20, 00:36 UTC
Fair Market Value
$300 - $1,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello Justin

Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be a figurine known as a Japanese okimono (置物) or decorative object. It appears to depict a woman carrying a bouquet of flowers, accompanied by a dog. I cannot confirm the material or age based on the photos. However, these were very popular for Chinese exports during the early 20th century. I would suggest you take this to a geologist or gemologist. They usually have machines to determine material and age.

The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results comparable ivory figurines in similar dimension and attributed as Chinese. The estimate is contingent on a full condition report. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care.

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