33 - 20th Century Chinese Coral and Turquoise Inlaid Carved Ivory Figure of a Woman Holding a Branch, Standing on a Fish and Pouring Liquid Out onto the Floor. In Chinese customs, rice wine or tea is poured in front of an altar or tombstone horizontally from right to left with both hands as an offering to gods and in honor of deceased. The offering is usually placed on the altar for a while before being offered in libation. In more elaborate ceremonies honoring deities, the libation may be done over the burning paper offerings; whereas for the deceased, the wine is only poured onto the ground. Pinned to Wooden Base. Unsigned. Very Good Condition. Measures 16-1/8 Inches Tall without the Base or almost 18 Inches Tall with the Base. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California is Not Available for this Item. Shipping $68.00 (estimate $2,500-$3,500)