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A SMALL BRONZE ‘LUDUAN’ INCENSE BURNER A MINIATURE JADE CARVING OF A LUDUAN
17th Century Early 20th Century
Modelled standing four-square with open jaws bearing teeth for the The recumbent beast with head raised, the stone of green hue with
release of smoke, the four feet each pinning a snake which rises up brown inclusions.
the left side of the body, its horned head forming a hinged cover, the 2cm (3/4in) long
beast with finely delineated mane with curling hair, the cocked ears
pierced along with four circular apertures set on either side of the £800 - 1,200
body within curling flames for the release of smoke. HK$7,800 - 12,000
6cm (2 3/8in) high CNY6,800 - 10,000

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HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY6,800 - 10,000 A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’ SCABBARD
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Han Dynasty
It is rare to find miniature luduan-form censers cast with this level of Carved in relief to the elongated surface with a stylised sinuous
detail. For another example see Sotheby’s, London, 10 May 2017, chilong.
lot 29. 6cm (2 3/8in) long

696 £2,000 - 3,000
AN INSCRIBED NUT CARVING OF A BOAT HK$19,000 - 29,000
Qing Dynasty CNY17,000 - 26,000
The finely detailed carving with a multitude of figures on board a boat,
the underside with a multi-line inscription.
3.8cm (1 1/2in) long
£600 - 800
HK$5,800 - 7,800
CNY5,100 - 6,800
To be sold without reserve

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 247