Mammoth tusk composition with Cantonese ball "Karps"
The composition of the mammoth tusk "Carpi" with a Cantonese ball is a rare piece of decorative art with expressive oriental symbols. In the center of the work is a carved ball with three-dimensional images of carp, aquatic plants and openwork ornaments, revealed in several levels. The soft milky-cream shade of the tusk emphasizes the delicacy of hand-carved, and the high stand with embossed dragons gives the composition a solemn, almost palatial character.
Carps in Eastern culture are associated with strength, perseverance, well-being and movement to the top. Here, this image is revealed especially gracefully: the fish seem to move among the carved algae and flowers, and the delicate areas create a sense of depth and lightness inside the massive shape. The masterwork is visible in every detail — from the plastic fish scales to the filigree mesh of the Canton ball and the complex relief of the base.
"Karps" are suitable for an office, library, private collection or executive interior, where rare materials and objects with a strong artistic presence are appreciated. Such a composition will be an exceptional gift for a supervisor, collector or a person with an interest in oriental aesthetics. This is not just a decorative object, but a status work with subtle symbols, intricate carvings and expressive collectible value.
- Country of manufacture:
- China
- Material:
- the mammoth tusk
- Ball diameter (cm):
- 9
- Technique of execution:
- Cantonese bone carving
- Sizes:
- 9 × 9 × 26 cm.
- Weight:
- 1.9 kg.