Chinese empress

Lot 2523 limit € 590

Ivory, elaborately carved statue of a Chinese empress, high bun decorated with a phoenix headdress, blackened hair, wearing a cape over a long robe, which is also richly decorated with phoenix motifs in relief, holding the so-called Ruyi scepter in both hands (symbol of luck and Blessing), placed on a flat wooden base, total height approx. 32 cm, collectible object in good condition, China around 1900, suitable for object no. 2524