Page 73 - Bonhams asian Art Knightsbridge May 2018

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A BAMBOO ‘MELON’ FORM BOX AND
HINGED COVER
18th century
Carved as two large fruits suspended from
twisting, leafy branches, with two insects
to the front, metal clasps and hinges; and a
bamboo carving of Shoulao, the smiling figure
holding a gnarled ruyi sceptre and staff, the
robes falling in elaborate pleats, 18th/19th
century. The box 11cm (4.3/8in) long; the
figure 20.2cm (8in) high. (2).

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000
HK$16,000 - 22,000
187 Y Ф
A MOULDED GOURD CRICKET CAGE
AND IVORY COVER
19th century
The reticulated lid carved with squirrels and
grapevine, the squat gourd with a hard wood
rim, with a waist and globular base.
10cm (4in) high (2).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$11,000 - 16,000

188 Y Ф
AN IVORY MOUNTED DOUBLE-GOURD
FORM CRICKET CAGE 186
Qing Dynasty
With ivory banded mounted to the waist and
neck, the reticulated cover carved with a
dragon amongst clouds.
23.5cm (9.1/4in) high.

£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
HK$22,000 - 33,000

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