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A BAMBOO CARVING OF BUDAI
AND BOYS

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The bamboo root is carved as a seated
figure of Budai with a jovial expression,
resting his back against a rock, and clasping
a peach in one hand. Small boys are
depicted clambering playfully on his loose
robes.
4æ in. (12 cm.) wide, stand

HK$26,000-30,000
US$3,400-3,900

Provenance:

The Feng Wen Tang Collection

清 竹根雕布袋童子擺件

來源：

奉文堂珍藏

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160 A DUAN TALISMAN-FORM BOX
AND COVER AND A CHENGNI
46 INKSTONE

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The box and cover are carved and shaped

in the form of a stylised reclining tiger,

with the underside bearing an inscription

which mentions ‘tiger talisman’. The

inkstone is of rectangular form with a

deeply carved rectangular inkwell, and the

underside is inscribed with a name above

a seal.

box: 3æ in. (9.5 cm.) long; inkstone: 4Ω

in. (11.4 cm.) long (2)

HK$10,000-15,000
US$1,300-1,900

Provenance:

The Feng Wen Tang Collection

清
端石虎符形盒及澄泥長方硯

來源：

奉文堂珍藏