[Ivory carved melon butterfly disc]
Ivory carved melon butterfly disc, clear, 1.2 cm high, 17 cm long and 11 cm wide
The plate is carved into a half melon type with flat bottom. Carve and dye the melon stem. The melon stem tangles with vines, flowers, leaves, melon seeds, etc., and extends to the plate. The plate also depicts beetles and butterflies with high relief and carving techniques, which are lifelike. The design of this plate is novel, the object image is full of vitality, and the dyeing is just right. Besides being practical, it is also very interesting to enjoy
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染牙雕瓜蝶洗![图片[3]-Ivory carved melon butterfly plate-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/Bamboo and wood tooth gourd/14975[1024].jpg "染牙雕瓜蝶洗局部")
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