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TWO SMALL CARVED WOOD 8131
CONTAINERS
17th/18th century
The first a circular sectioned huanghuali
brush pot with subtly waisted walls polished
to a soft luster enhancing the rich grain and
finished with a slightly concave base; the
second hongmu bottle carved with a rolled
rim around a cylindrical drill hole forming
the cavity to the body fluted as a four-petal
flower, supported on four tiny corner feet
projecting from the short foot and recessed
base.
3 1/2in and 4in (9 and 10cm) high

US$1,800 - 2,500

Provenance of the brush pot
circular paper label on the base printed E & J
FRANKEL COLL. in black ink

8129
A SCHOLAR’S ROCK
The resonant black rock of Ying type with
deep furrows, intricate wrinkled surfaces
and angular profile suggesting the outspread
wings of an auspicious bat; supported on an
elaborately carved wood stand.
12 1/2in (32cm) length
12 1/2in (32cm) height including wood stand

US$800 - 1,200

8130 Y
A ZITAN ALTAR TABLE, PINGTOUAN
Late Qing/Republic Period
The well-matched multi-board panel top set
into a mitred, mortise and tenon frame above
a beaded apron and tubular supports joined
by s single humpback stretcher.
32 x 50 x 15 3/4in (81.3 x 127 x 40cm)

US$4,000 - 6,000

8131
A PAIR OF JICHIMU SIDE CHAIRS
19th century
Each well figured backsplat set off by a yoke
back toprail and joined to tubular supports
run through the seats forming the back legs,
the sturdy seat from fitted with soft cane
matting and butted to u-shaped aprons
enclosed by front supports and staggered
stretchers.
40 1/4in (102.2cm) high

US$4,000 - 6,000

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