A good 19th century Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball and stand.

A good 19th century Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball and stand, the carved and pierced ball of twelve concentric layers, the largest outer ball detailed with entwined dragons and scrolls, 3.25" (8.25cm) diameter, the stand with a carved figure of an aged sage, beneath a turned column and further smaller puzzle ball of six concentric layers, the largest outer ball detailed with figures in village scenes, 1.75" X 14" (4.25cm x 35.5cm).