Carved Ivory Dragon Boat
Ch'ing Dynasty (A.D. 1644-
1911)
Length:          6.0cm
Height:          3.7cm
     This dragon-shaped 
boat has a three-storied 
cabin in the center, with 
balustrades, ceremonial  
arches and verandas on 
the deck.  It is also  
decorated with 16 banners 
and a canopy, all carved  
with  exquisite daintiness.  
It is contained in a 
cockerel-decor lacquer box 
with gold tracery.