Ivory Water Pot with 
Melon Decor
Ch'ing Dynasty (A.D. 1644-
1911)
Height     5.5cm
Length     6.8cm
       This  ivory  carving 
takes  the  form  of a  long 
melon   whose  exterior  is 
carved in relief with melon 
tendrils,  butterflies  and 
insects.     Being  hollow 
inside,  the  melon  can 
contain water.  The cover 
is made in the shape of a 
leaf with insects perched 
on it.   When  the cover is 
closed it becomes a carving 
completely in the round.