Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2549BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 03, 2011 9:00AM
Description:
Ivory Puzzle Ball, Zhuanxinqiu, China, 19th century, the outer sphere carved and pierced with a scaly dragon amidst clouds, with fourteen circular apertures revealing each concentric sphere within, supported by a stand with three elephants, dia. 2 5/8, ht. 8 in.
Estimate $200-300
Small pieces broken off the puzzle ball
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