Lot 334. An ivory figure of an immortal, late Ming dynasty, 17th century; 31.3cm., 12 3/8 in. Estimation  8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Unsold. Photo Sotheby's

the curved tusk modelled in the form of a standing immortal with hands clasped to the front holding a large peach, wearing long robes falling into neat pleats, the bearded face with a cheerful expression, traces of green and red paint.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. London, 14 mai 2014