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THREE IVORY ARCHER’S RINGS AN IVORY AND YIXING OPIUM PIPE
A MOULDED GOURD CYLINDRICAL BOX 17th/18th century 19th century
AND COVER Each cylindrical section well hollowed, with a The ivory stem carved in shallow relief with a
Cyclically dated to Wuyin year (AD 1878) smooth patina and age cracks. small cluster of open peapods, just beneath
Decorated with a delicate scene of butterflies Each approx. 3cm (1 1/8in) high (3). the silver saddle decorated with the Eight
and other insects alighting over flowering Immortals and inset coral and green and pink
peonies, inscribed ‘made by Zhi Jun’ [志均作], £800 - 1,200 hardstone, holding an Yixing pipe-bowl slip-
with ivory base and lid. CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000 decorated with ladies by a willow, signed with
11.cm (4 3/8in) high two impressed seals. 54cm (21 1/8in) long
£600 - 800 £1,500 - 2,000
CNY5,200 - 6,900 HK$5,900 - 7,800 CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot ASIAN ART - DAY 1 | 55
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.
