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

CHINA, late Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) Cricket cage consisting of a gourd and a circular ivory lid topped with an openwork handle made of brown horn, decorated with a motif of pine branches. Resting on an ivory pedestal. H.: 12 cm. Gross weight: 97 g. (Crack and minor chip on the horn). Provenance: Purchased in 1987 in Hong Kong from an antique dealer. *Specimen made of Elephas maximus ivory (Elephantidae), in compliance with the ministerial decree of May 4, 2017, authorizing the sale of antique Elephantidae ivory. A CITES authorization No. FR2600600314-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 buyer is responsible for completing the necessary procedures. It is the successful bidder’s responsibility to inquire with the relevant 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.