*Set of two large ivory statuettes, one depicting a standing fisherwoman, wearing a long, loose dress tightened by a high belt, earrings and a high bun, and holding a stick with two fish. Two-character incised mark on base; the second depicts a standing immortal (possibly Shoulao) holding a stick, basket and branch of fruit, with a young boy standing beside him holding a gourd on the end of a stick on his shoulder, two-character mark on base (in red lacquer). With wooden base. China, 1900-1930. Height: 52 and 50.5 cm. Width: 10.5 and 11.5 cm. Weight: 6672.4 g. (Accidents, head separated from the body and small chips for one; chip on the base for the other).

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