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A SMALL BAMBOO ROOT CARVING OF A
CLUSTER OF GRAPES
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The bamboo is well carved in the round as a cluster of grapes with
leafy vines and spiral tendrils.
1 æ in. (4.5 cm.) long
HK$40,000-60,000 US$5,200-7,800
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A SMALL BAMBOO ROOT TEA POT AND COVER
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The bamboo root is carved with slightly tapering sides rising
to a straight neck, applied on one side with a curved spout and
the adjacent side with a slightly curved splat handle incised on
the underside with the inscription ‘Jiezhai zao’. The cover is
surmounted by a lingzhi-form finial.
2 æ in. (7 cm.) high, box
HK$30,000-50,000 US$3,900-6,500
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