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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ADA LUM
(1908-1988)
1182
AN INLAID CAST BRONZE GARMENT HOOK
Warring States
The grooved and tapered shaft narrowing to an animal head and
inlaid with a complex pattern of interlocking geometric design
in gold and turquoise, the underside cast with a bronze raised
boss attachment.
7 7/8in (20cm) long
$4,000 - 6,000

1182

PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS
1183
A BRONZE WATER DROPPER TANG DYNASTY
Tang dynasty or later
Sensitively cast as a recumbent goose, its wings and tail
feathers gracefully windswept and with finely incised details, an
aperture at their crest, the small head and delicate eyes framed
by a overarching crest, over a round breast pierced on the
underside near the webbed feet.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high; 3 1/4in (8.3cm) long
$2,000 - 3,000

Provenance:
Purchased from Frank Caro, by repute; the fitted base with C.T.
1183 Loo sticker with date 3/14/47 P75U250.

1184
TWO BRONZE SEAL PASTE BOXES AND COVERS
Ming dynasty
The first a circular box, well cast in low relief with a network
of plum branches and tree peonies on the cover, a garland
of seasonal flowers on the base, all on a stippled ground
showing traces of gilt, the second a square sided silver inlaib
box with geometric panels enclosing a plain center, both boxes
degraded. 3in (7.7cm) diam and 2 1/2in (6.3cm) long

$3,000 - 5,000

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