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724 *
A ROCK CRYSTAL CARVING OF A SAILING BOAT
Late Qing Dynasty/early Republic Period 724
The vessel with two robed ladies helming, the stone of a very clear
consistency, wood stand; together with a larger bowenite model of a
sailing boat, with two crew. 12cm (4 3/4in) wide (3).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$11,000 - 16,000

Provenance
A distinguished European private collection, acquired by the
grandparents of the present owner and thence by descent.

725 *
A GREEN SERPENTINE CARVING OF A DRAGON BOAT
Late Qing Dynasty
The vessel formed with a large dragon prow and tail, manned with two
bearded sailors, one straining against a full sail, the other with his oar
in the waves, wood stand. 10.5cm (4 1/8in) wide (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$11,000 - 16,000
Provenance 725
A distinguished European private collection, acquired by the
grandparents of the present owner and thence by descent.

726 *
A GREEN SERPENTINE CARVING OF A SAMPAN
Late Qing Dynasty/early Republic Period
The river boat carved with two smiling crews men, with a flag flying at
the rear, wood stand. 19cm (7 1/2in) wide (2).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$11,000 - 16,000
Provenance
A distinguished European private collection, acquired by the
grandparents of the present owner and thence by descent.

726

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