An ivory brush pot - 19th Century

Of cylindrical section, carved meticulously in relief and some undercutting with a multitude of figures engaged in various pursuits in an outdoor palace setting, its tall foot decorated with openwork tendril scrolls and blossoms (lacking base plate, age cracks). 8in (20.3cm) high - Sold for $3,750 plus Premium and tax  

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 18 Dec 2007. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, California