A Chinese carved mystery ball with stand, early 20th century.…
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A Chinese carved mystery ball with stand, early 20th century. The puzzle ball is carved with pierced work depicting dragons and foliage. The stand is carved with three elephants, trunks and tusks raised up supporting the ball, upon a turned base. (puzzle ball Af). Height 17 cm; ball diameter 7 cm

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