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PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS 6400
A SMALL HONGMU SEAL BOX
6396 Qing dynasty
TWO HUANGHUALI AND ONE HARDWOOD CYLINDRICAL Of rectangular section, the top lid folding back to reveal and support
BRUSH POTS a large rectangular mirror resting in the upper compartment above a
The largest of huanghuali with a slight waisted profile to the thick front drawer, the exterior surfaces adorned in yellow brass mounts.
walls showing traces of old lacquer on the interior and a large 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 4in (24 x 18.5 x 10cm)
hardwood plug closing the center aperture on the base (age cracks);
the second also of huanghuali with a narrow hardwood plug closing $2,500 - 4,000
the center aperture on the base (age cracks, repairs); the smallest of
hardwood hollowed out from a solid trunk section and finished with a 6401
slight concave surface to the exterior base (age cracks).
6 3/4, 5 5/8 and 5in (17, 14.2 and 12.7cm) high A SMALL HUANGHUALI STORAGE CHEST
Qing dynasty
Of elaborate construction consisting of two front doors opening to
$1,800 - 2,500 reveal numerous small drawers and a mirror, mounted with yellow
brass hardware.
6397 8 1/2 x 11 x 14in (21.5 x 28 x 35.5cm)
No lot
$3,000 - 5,000
6398
A SMALL BAMBOO BRUSH WASHER 6402
Late Qing/Republic period A GROUP OF THREE BAMBOO BIRD CAGES WITH
Of compressed form, the austere-looking container carved from a PORCELAIN FEEDERS
single section of bamboo, the surfaces undecorated, revealing a The first of pale brown color, carved with a band of dragons and
pleasing patina. phoenixes on the removable base tray, the two porcelain feeding
3 5/8in (9.3cm) diameter bowls of peach shape enameled in colors with two immortals
facing one another; the second stained with brown wash and many
$1,000 - 1,500 surfaces carved with bamboo or rope patterns, fitted with two blue
and white porcelain feeding bowls (metal suspension hook off); the
Provenance third with minimal decoration and finished in dark brown lacquer, the
Ever Arts Gallery two interior porcelain feeding bowls enameled in colors with flowering
acquired at Arts of Pacific Asia Show, Fort Mason, San Francisco, plants (all with wear from use).
2007 12 to 12 1/in (30.5 to 32cm) average height of cages
23in (58.5cm) average height including metal suspension hook
6399 $1,200 - 1,800
A BOXWOOD CARVING OF A SEATED LUOHAN
Qing dynasty
Supported on a circular platform, the bearded figure with a dramatic
facial expression, wearing a loosely flowing robe, his left arm resting
on his left knee, his right arm supported by a stand, holding a bat to
the front of his emaciated bare chest; the wood of brown and honey
tone (filled hairline cracks).
6 1/4in (15.8cm) high

$2,000 - 3,000
Provenance
acquired from Dragon House, San Francisco, 2010

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