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439
A CARVED BOXWOOD FIGURE AND A
PAINTED LACQUER BOX AND COVER
Late Qing Dynasty
The first carved as a gentleman scholar,
seated on rockwork, holding a gnarled ruyi
and wearing voluminous belted robes; the
second of octagonal form, painted and gilt
with bats, flower sprays, ruyi and foliate
motifs. The figure 10.5cm (4.1/8in) high. (3).
£1,000 - 1,500
HK$10,000 - 15,000
CNY8,800 - 13,000
439
440
TWO BAMBOO BRUSHPOTS AND A
HARDWOOD FIGURE
19th/20th century
The bamboo brushpots of cylindrical form,
carved in shallow relief with landscapes, the
smaller one with a calligraphic inscription;
and a hardwood ‘boy and water buffalo’
group, reticulated hardwood stand.
The tallest brush pot: 19.5cm (7 5/8in) high
(3).
£500 - 800
HK$5,000 - 8,000
CNY4,400 - 7,000

441 *
A ZITAN BRUSHPOT, BITONG
440 20th century
Of cylindrical form with thick straight sides,
the base with a central circular plug, the
wood of a rich dark brown hue.
16cm (6 1/4in) high.

£600 - 800
HK$6,000 - 8,000
CNY5,300 - 7,000
Provenance
acquired from Antique East China, circa
1995.
Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018),
Singapore, and thence by descent.

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442 *
TWO INKSTONES
Qing Dynasty/Republic
441 The first of oval shape, carved with a design
of bats to the centre, the edges with dragons
chasing flaming pearls, box; the second of
rectangular form, with cash and archaistic
inscriptions on a simulated natural stone
surface ground, the reverse with seal script
inscription, box.
The largest 28cm (11in) long (6).

£600 - 800
HK$6,000 - 8,000
CNY5,300 - 7,000
Provenance
Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018),
442 Singapore, and thence by descent.

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