AN IVORY 'PEACH AND BAT' TRAY QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

the shallow flat-base tray carved with irregular incurved sides and a wavy profile, set to both sides with a gnarled brown twig extending onto and across the interior, issuing green lanceolate leaves, peaches, pink buds and blossoms, two outstretched bats hovering over the twigs with well-defined piercing eyes, wood stand

Collection of Edward T. Chow, thence by descent.

The overall condition is very good with only a few minute nicks to the extremities such as the delicately carved stamen of the peach blossom. There is also typical surface wear resulting in colour loss, surface stains and minor age crackles.
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