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This image captures an intricately carved ivory sculpture displayed within a glass case, likely in a museum or exhibition in Guangzhou, China. The sculpture, titled "吉星高照" (Auspicious Stars Shining High), is a masterpiece of traditional ivory carving, made from mammoth ivory. The artwork features a large, multi-layered, spherical carved ball on the left, known as a "ghostly craft ball" (鬼工球), which is noted to have up to 40 intricate layers. To the right, a complex and detailed landscape emerges, teeming with figures such as immortals, children, and the poet Li Bai, amidst mountains, flowers, and various plants. This vibrant scene is characterized by high-skill hollow carving, seamlessly integrating natural elements with the carved ivory sphere. The entire composition rests on a dark, ornately carved wooden base. The carving is presented against a light-colored fabric background, with reflections visible on the glass display case, indicating an indoor, well-lit environment. A descriptive plaque next to the sculpture provides details: * **Title:** 吉星高照 (Auspicious Stars Shining High / Good Fortune Shines) * **Description:** A traditional ivory carving, utilizing high-skill hollow carving to transform a whole ivory tusk into a "ghostly craft ball" of up to 40 layers. It depicts immortals, children, Li Bai, mountains, flowers, and plants, forming a natural landscape that harmonizes with the ivory sphere. The artwork's theme is prominent, symbolizing "good fortune shines high." Its market price is approximately 1.65 million RMB. * **Author:** 张图 (Zhang Tu), identified as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor of ivory carving and a Master of Chinese Arts and Crafts. * **Material:** 猛犸象牙 (Mammoth ivory).
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