Lot 257
Incredible Provenance (Zhou Enlai) ! - A Hand Carved Ivory Apple
This is dripping with incredible Provenance. Zhou EnLai gave this carved ivory Apple to Sir Charles Stinson in the 1950's. Zhou EnLai was the first Premier of the People's Republic of China. From October 1949 until his death in January 1976, Zhou was China's head of government, Zhou served under Chairman Mao Zedong, and helped the Communist Party rise to power. This Apple was a gift to Sir Charles as Sir Charles (as a Senior Diplomat of Fiji) was responsible for Fiji being the first country to recognise Communist China. The carving is ridiculous and intricate, and this piece is in amazing condition. No damage just nice patina to the outside. It measures 85mm high (Not on the stand). This is special enough, then add the provenance.... this is an absolute museum piece folks !! Oriental Antiquity at its best !!... Note the Carved Faux Worm holes... incredible !!!
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