[Tooth carved magnolia flower cup]
Tooth carved magnolia flower cup, late Ming Dynasty, 6 cm high, 7.5-6 cm caliber
The cup is like ivory, with a slightly tilted mouth. The cup body is carved as the shape of magnolia branches and leaves holding the bud. The shape is like the initial blooming of magnolia, and the flower branches are coiled at the bottom to form a cup holder. This cup is novel and beautiful in shape, with smooth grinding and clear natural texture of ivory
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, ivory carving was highly developed, and the court set up a special ivory carving workshop. The style of this cup is simple and the carving is exquisite and exquisite, showing the charm of wealth and elegance in the clear and beautiful
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