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533 Y
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WOODEN APOSTLE CROSS
19th century
Inlaid with foliate motifs and acanthus leaves at the ruyi head shaped
terminal ends, the main shaft with Christian symbols including the
Sacred Heart, Implements of Passion and the Holy Spirit as a dove
within a crown of thorns. 51.5cm (20 1/4in) high

£2,000 - 3,000
CNY17,000 - 26,000 HK$20,000 - 29,000

For a very similar Apostle Cross, see Christie’s, London, South
Kensington, ‘Japanese Art and its Influence at the European Court, 23
June - 7 July, lot 46, 2016.

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534 Y
A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID HARD WOOD APOSTLE CROSS
19th century
Finely decorated with grape vines, scrolled foliate motifs and flower
baskets, the top three terminal ends with ruyi-head form tips. 41.5cm
(16 1/4in) high

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000

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AN UNUSUAL ZITAN PRESENTATION BIBLE BOX
Dated by inscription to 26th year of the Republic corresponding to 6
March 1935
Formed as a hardbound book, the hinged lid inscribed with a
dedication to Dr. Zhen Bo-Shi, presented by the Alumni association
of Canton Union Theological College, with a poetic couplet in gilt seal
script.
31cm (12 1/4in) high

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

Canton Christian College was founded by American protestant
missionaries in Lingnan University, Guangdong province in 1888. Many
medical doctors were trained at the college before practicing medicine
in the wider country. The college was relocated a number of times
owing to war and the changing political attitudes towards Christianity.
In 1953 Lingnan University was incorporated into Chung Shan
university, now Sun Yat Sen university, and moved to Hong Kong.

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.