Chinese Intricately Carved Puzzle Ball, on a tapered dragon and tree form stand, Puzzle Ball- Dia.- 4 in., Stand- H.- 11 in., Dia.- 4 3/8 in. Provenance: Palmira, the Estate of Sarkis Kaltakdjian (Sarkis Oriental Rugs), Prairieville, Louisiana. (2 Pcs.)

At least 10 layers, all intact. Two small chips to bottom rim of base. Surface dirt throughout. Otherwise, nothing to report. A handsome example. __________________________________________________________________________ ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS." NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.