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A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The fgure is shown seated with its long robes falling open at the chest and
draped over his knees. He is holding a scroll in his left hand. His robe is incised
with lotus fowers and his facial features and hair are fnely detailed. The stone
is of an opaque yellowish cream tone.
4√ in. (12.5 cm.) high
£5,000-8,000 US$6,300-10,000
€5,700-9,000

明末清初 白芙蓉石雕羅漢像

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A FINELY CARVED TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square seal is surmounted by a fnial carved as a seated mythical beast
with long curved horns. The details of the face, backbone and tail are fnely
detailed. The stone is of a rich, reddish-honey tone.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high, weight 26.4 grams
£8,000-12,000 US$9,900-15,000
€9,100-14,000

清 田黃瑞獸鈕方印

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