144 - Rare mammoth tusk, China, 19th/20th century

Rare mammoth tusk, China, 19th/20th century A rare, significant, and monumental mammoth tusk mounted on a carved and finely crafted pedestal The body is carved and engraved with motifs depicting court life and celestial scenes; it features various ideograms and inscriptions, as well as mythological animals such as the dragon and the phoenix; scenes of daily life and court life are engraved along the back China, Qing Dynasty, second half of the 19th to early 20th century 305 cm A rare, significant, and monumental mammoth tusk, mounted on a finely carved and crafted pedestal The tusk itself is carved and incised with scenes depicting courtly and celestial life, incorporating various ideograms and inscriptions. Mythological creatures, such as the dragon and the phoenix, are depicted, while the reverse side features engraved scenes of daily life and court activities China, Qing Dynasty, second half of the 19th to early 20th century. 305 cm