5 - CHINA, late Qing Dynasty (1644–1912)

CHINA, late Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) Cricket cage consisting of a gourd with an ivory-rimmed opening and a circular ivory lid. The lid is topped with an openwork handle, decorated with a motif of cranes in the clouds. H.: 18.5 cm Gross weight: 90 g. Provenance: Purchased in 1987 in Hong Kong from an antique dealer. *Specimen made of ivory from Elephas maximus (Elephantidae), in compliance with the ministerial decree of May 4, 2017, authorizing the sale of antique ivory from Elephantidae. A CITES authorization No. FR2600600316-K, issued on June 9, 2026, valid for the movement of the item solely within the EU, will be provided to the purchaser. In the event of export outside the European Union, a CITES re-export permit must be obtained in advance. The purchaser is responsible for completing the necessary procedures. It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to inquire with the competent authorities, prior to any purchase, regarding the applicable import and re-export conditions. The auction house assumes no liability for any restrictions, refusals, or delays related to obtaining the required authorizations.