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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE MASSACHUSETTS COLLECTION
                                                                         ~1664
                                                                         A BLACK LINGBI VERTICAL SCHOLAR'S ROCK
                                                                         19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY
                                                                         The rock has numerous small perforations and a prominent
                                                                         overhang to one side. The stone has a dimpled surface and is
                                                                         of homogeneous black color and with an attractive luster.
                                                                         12¡ in. (31.4 cm.) high, hongmu stand

                                                                         $6,000-8,000
                                                                         This rock is an exceptionally high-quality specimen of
                                                                         Lingbi stone, with an attractive homogenous black surface
                                                                         and only limited occurrences of white calcite. The stone
                                                                         exhibits the typical Lingbi luster and texture, and emits a
                                                                         fine resonance when tapped with a metal object.

                                                                         清十九/二十世紀初 靈璧賞石





                                                                         VARIOUS PROPERTIES
                                                                         1665
                                                                         A PAIR OF JICHIMU STOOLS, FANGDENG
                                                                         18TH CENTURY
                                                                         Carved in imitation of bamboo furniture, each stool has
                                                                         a single-panel top is set in a square frame and raised on
                                                                         round-section legs joined by corner spandrels and straight
                                                                         stretchers.
                                                                         16º in. (41.9 cm.) high, 15Ω in. (39.3 cm.) square   (2)
                                1664
                                                                         $8,000-12,000

                                                                         清十八世紀 鷄翅木仿竹方凳一對






























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