A story-teller, Three-dimensional Ivory Carving

Detail

Dates：Qing Dynasty
Size：Height 27.5cm, Width 14.2cm

Ivory is exquisite in quality and moderate in hardness. It is an excellent material for making handicrafts. This ivory storyteller is carved with whole ivory, using such techniques as openwork carving and three-dimensional carving. The lines of the carving are smooth and dynamic and the storyteller has a natural smile on his face. Under the table carved four small animals. Naughty and lovely, they add more flavors to the work.