"Covert Eight Immortals" carved ivory figures representing the eight immortals; Chang Kuo Lao- a mountain hermit riding a horse, holding a pheonix feather; Lu Tung Pin- an old sage riding a tiger, holding a whisk and sword; Tsao Kuo-Chiu- mountain hermit riding horse, holding castanets; Lan Tsai Ho-minstrel riding an elephant, holding a flower basket; Chuan Chung-Li-army general riding a chimera, holding a feather fan; Ho Hsien-Ku-female ascetic riding a deer, holding a lotus blossom; Li Tieh-Kuai-beggar riding a chimera, holding an iron crutch; Han Hsien-Ku-mountain sage riding a buffalo, holding a magic flute. Each beautifully carved with great detail and expression, some with dangles and open work. Each apprx 8-1/4"T x 5" to 6+"W.
6,000/8,000 Sold $6,037.50
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