Figure, F43.54

Ivory figurine in three main parts: a lotus throne stand, figure carved in the half-round and a back plate all pegged together. The figure is of a young woman in a long belted robe or gown with a decorated yolk. There is a dark brown imperfection in the ivory on the right leg. The hair has been done up in a 'bun' on top of the head. She holds in her left hand a bunch of flowers and in her right a flower basket. Back plate is engraved with stylised clouds. Height 16cm.

Purchased at the sale of D Ferguson by: Mr Percy Halsted Auckland

Locality: China