Interior Miniature Ivory Carving Fishing Scene Inside Fruit

Collectibles : Decorative Arts : Asian

 

Apparently carved from the base of an ivory tusk, this interesting piece has an entire panorama carved in miniature inside the tusk!

It is a fishing village scene at the shore. A huge net is cast in the foreground and just beyond, on the shore, you can see other men and trees. On the side, where a naturally occurring hole is, there is a "peephole view".

The piece measures 2 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" and is in excellent condition. It is artist signed on back side.

There is another figural carved ivory recently listed on my site of a polychromed ear of corn with an interior scene. Please make sure to see that one too. If you like this one, you will like that one too!

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Item ID: twt2228