Antique Chinese Carved Dragon Ivory Mystery Ball W/Ivory Stand Great Grandfathers Treasure | ||
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Posted 11 years ago
Moonstonel…
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The story goes that this was my Great Grandfathers treasures from China. He was a great philanthropist and built Museums and Libraries in Japan. He was intrigued by Asian Culture and bought many fine pieces from China. This was bought in the 1800's and during WW2 it fell during the bombings. So it was on an Ivory post that was pegged into the Ivory stand. I hope you like this piece!!!
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Phil, thanks for the quick loving!!!
wow that is very nice ,
lundy, thank you!!! Its going to the girls when they get older. My Mother is by- passing me and giving to the kids!
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This is an ivory 'mystery ball.' The mystery is in the ability to carve out layers of inner spheres. I have one with 14 layers. If you're careful, you should be able to line up the inner layers and count the number. They are still made today and I have no idea how it's done. The largest I've ever seen was about 8" in diameter.
rniederman, thank you for your information....changed my title...XOXOXO
So very precious there the best things to have fine detail
Zowie, thank you...it really does!!!
Wow... what a beauty.
DrFluffy, thank you
wow stunning ! I love this and the detail ! Super post :-) xo
Mani, thank you...I love the detailing also!! I took about 50 pictures to just get this one....LOL I need help!
I hope you get to find out more info. Today I brought up some pictures that went to auction before our move. So today has been productive as I have also learnt something else. You & your family have a great day.
Zowie, I don't have too much information....but willing to learn more!!! You have a blessed day XOXOO
Moonie, thanks for loving!!
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hey mom how are you!!!!:))))
I miss you so much:)
Moonie, miss you my baby!!!
miss you too:)
Moonie, counting the hours:))))
me too I cant wait to come home to you and my sister:))))!!!!
Moonie, I am proud of you XOXOXO
for what mom :))))
Moonie, u being you!! You always make me smile:))))
you make me smile all the time XOXOXOXOXO
have to go talk to you tonight maybe XOXOXO
bye mommy love you kiss kiss XOXOXO!!!!!!!:)))))
Moonie, XOXOXOXOXO
See how much love you have out there how can you go wrong, just be strong & loving as you always appear to be. HUGS & KISSES we all need them
Zowie, thank you for your confidence and strength!! XOXOXOXOXO
You have the strength & confidence you just need space to sort it all out. Just remember it doesn't matter how hard we try not to hurt anyone but someone usually does in one way or another just do the best for yourself & girls you will know when it's Wright.
this reminds me of a very similar one my grandfather had. i wonder what happened to it?