A Chinese carved and reticulated ivory tusk Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century Fashioned from a segmented tusk, carved in low relief displaying a stylised scene of heaven and earth with blossoming trees, birds and bamboo leading up to two dragons chasing pearls amongst clouds all staged within a fine reticulated ground, (some losses to reticulation and cracks), 21.5 cm high. Provenance: Bungeltap Estate (Homestead)