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A CARVED BAMBOO ‘QIAO SISTERS’ BRUSH POT

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The exterior is carved with the background reduced to reserve a
scene in relief depicting two ladies, the famed Qiao Sisters from
the Three Kingdoms period, in their study, each dressed in a
voluminous robe and their hair tied in high chignons. One sister
is depicted holding a book, seated beside a rock table supporting
a bronze censer and an archaistic gu holding lotus flowers; her
companion reclining behind her, reading the same book. The
reverse is left plain.
6 º in. (16 cm.) high, box

HK$120,000-180,000 US$16,000-23,000

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