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334 Y Ф
A GROUP OF IVORY ITEMS
18th/19th century
Comprising: a wrist rest carved in low relief
with flowers, the exterior incised with a similar
pattern; a figure of an immortal holding a
flower basket; a miniature table screen,
carved with a scholar sage and his attendant
holding a wrapped qin; and a bat-form box
and cover. The wrist rest: 27cm (10 5/8in)
long (7).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

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335 Y Ф
TWO ARCHAISTIC IVORY VASES
19th century
The larger pear-shaped vase with imitation
strapwork with intricate interwoven scroll
motifs, the mouth rim flanked with beast mask
handles suspending loose rings; the smaller
vase carved with a Buddhist lion and a five-
line inscription, with elephant head loose ring
handles; together with two small ivory wine
cups, 19th century. The largest: 12.5cm (4
7/8in) high (4).

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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A GROUP OF SOAPSTONE CARVINGS
19th century
Comprising: A pair of large seals, the faces
uncut, with Buddhist lion finials; a figure
of Laozi on a mule; a riverside scene with
fishermen and a sampan; and a figure of the
Queen Mother of the West with deer and
flower basket. The largest: 20.5cm (8 1/8in)
high (5).

£800 - 1,000
CNY6,900 - 8,700 HK$7,800 - 9,800

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