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A CHINESE BAMBOO VENEER OCTAGONAL-SECTION BOX AND A LARGE CHINESE WOOD CHAMPION VASE
COVER QING DYNASTY OR LATER
QING DYNASTY OR LATER Probably aloeswood, carved as an archaistic bird of prey standing on the
The cover with a central medallion enclosing a pagoda and temple, with head of a crouching four-legged beast, they are positioned between two tall
bamboo, prunus, lotus and pine divided by seals and floral sprays to the cylindrical vessels decorated with archaistic motifs on a leiwen ground, the
sides, the box similarly decorated to each facet with incised flowers dividing rims incised with Chinese characters, with a further mythical creature to the
lines of calligraphy, with a removable tray to the interior, 23cm. (3) reverse, 45.3cm.
£800-1,200 £1,500-2,500

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