A PAIR OF VINTAGE CHINESE CARVED IVORY EMPEROR AND EMPRESS FIGURES, THIRD-QUARTER 20TH CENTURY, both modeled in a standing position with the Emperor having a thoughtful stern expression while stroking his goatee, beneath a traditional line incised domed cap centering a turned finial above a long beaded necklace and attire enclosing ornately detailed decoration with a cord tied sheathed sword suspending paired tassels, raised on a stepped rectangular carved hardwood plinth with sides of pierced scrolling vines, height; 13 1/8"; the Empress having a serene expression beneath a stylized chignon hairstyle adorned with the traditional diadem above detailed draping attire while holding a small ruyi scepter suspending paired tassels and raised on a similarly carved stepped rectangular carved hardwood plinth. Height: 12"