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Late nineteenth century Chinese carved ivory concentric ball |
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| Dateline: Late 19th Century |
Item# 36923 |
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Late nineteenth century Chinese carved ivory concentric ball ornament on stand, 6.5 inches high, 16.5cm.
Chinese arts and crafts have been known for centuries for their beauty, intricate details and mind-boggling craftsmanship. One of the epitomes of Chinese ornamental design is the Chinese puzzle ball, a sphere that is thought to have a strengthening influence on family unity. The balls come in many sizes and materials -- most are handmade from wood, resin, ivory, soapstone or jade. The outermost sphere contains a number of smaller, freely moving balls, all enclosed one within another. Due to this feature, and the fact that through the ages, many have pondered the mystery of making such an object, is has become known as the Chinese puzzle ball. Depending on the size of the object, the ornate sphere can generally be made up of 3 to 7 layers, or balls, to be more precise. The world's biggest puzzle ball contains 42 layers!
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 6.5 inches high, 16.5cm.
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Sale Price/Value Guide: *over 190+ GBP
(Mar 2016)
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