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32 | BoNHamS A BAmBoo grouP of An immortAl A BAmBoo figurE of zhong kui
sEAtEd on A BuffAlo 19th century
19th century The standing demon-slayer clad in long robes
The bearded figure wearing long, flowing and wearing a scholar official’s hat, the left
belted robes, an attendant below reaching out arm clasping his belt, the right hand holding
to the tethered animal. up a ripe pomegranate, the fierce face with
20.5cm (8.1/8in) high. bulging eyes, wild brows and a forked beard.
22.8cm (9in) high

£700 - 1,000 HK$8,300 - 12,000 £800 - 1,000 HK$9,500 - 12,000
CNY6,600 - 9,500 CNY7,600 - 9,500

82 From the Tang Dynasty to the 18th century
A smAll BAmBoo figurE of A dAoist the demon queller Zhong Kui was associated
immortAl specifically with the New Year but, following a
18th century plague in 1757, an imperial edict decreed the
Probably depicting Dong Fangshuo, the population to also display his image during
smiling figure carved seated on a pierced the Dragon Boat festival on the 5th day of
rockwork base, modelled turning to the left, the 5th lunar month. Since then he has also
wearing long robes, a scholar’s cap and been associated with the spring time and
holding a stolen peach in the left hand. pomegranate blossom, hence the presence of
9cm (3.1/2in) high. the fruit in the present carving.

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CNY4,700 - 9,500 A PAintEd And gilt lACquErEd
CArVing of A luohAn
18th century
Seated on a rockwork plinth, holding a vase in
both hands before him, the robes carved with
floral motifs.
23cm (9in) high

£800 - 1,000 HK$9,500 - 12,000
CNY7,600 - 9,500