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A LARGE CARVED BAMBOO ROOT ‘CHILONG’
VASE AND COVER
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The vase is in rectangular cross section, carved on each side with a
crouching chilong with protruding eyes, gaping mouth, single horn
and long sinuous body terminating in bifurcated tails. The cover is
carved with a coiled chilong.
5 in. (15 cm.) high, box
HK$60,000-80,000 US$7,800-10,000
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