Antique Chinese hand carved ivory figure of a seated young scholar or student. Finely relief carved throughout. He is depicted seated and wearing layered robe. He is writing calligraphy in a book. 19th/20th century. Has red hand signature to bottom. Has fitted wooden reticulated base with silver inlay. Measures 5 1/4" height + 1 1/2" base height (13.3cm + 3.1cm). Total weight including base 529 grams.