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A CARVED BAMBOO ’PRUNUS‘ LIBATION CUP
17TH CENTURY
naturalistically carved in the form of a gnarled tree trunk,
the exterior rendered in high relief with branches and thin
twigs issuing prunus blossoms of varying sizes
Length 12.4 cm, 4⅞ in.
£ 3,000-5,000
HK$ 29,300-48,900 US$ 3,750-6,300
十七世紀 竹雕梅紋盃

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A CARVED BAMBOO WRISTREST
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
of arched rectangular form, the convex surface carved
with leafy bamboo shoots issuing from craggy rockwork,
patinated to a warm dark brown tone
Length 23 cm, 9 in.
£ 3,000-5,000
HK$ 29,300-48,900 US$ 3,750-6,300
清十九世紀 竹雕竹石圖臂擱

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A BOXWOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
carved standing dressed in a loose robe cascading in
ample folds, holding a scroll in one hand, her face with a
benevolent expression, framed by a high chignon covered
with a veil
Height 16.5 cm, 6½ in.
£ 800-1,200
HK$ 7,900-11,800 US$ 1,000-1,500
清十八/十九世紀 黃楊木觀音立像

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