A monumental Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball with stand, early 20th century. a rare 'large size' puzzle ball (approximately 20 spheres) with intricately carved mythical dragons, foliage and pierced work designs. the pedestal base surmounted with three circling rearing horses, upon a turned column stand. the lower circular base has similar carved dragons with open pierced work carving to plinth foot. Height 30 cm. Ball diameter 11 cm