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A CARVED POLYCHROME LACQUER RUYI

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The sceptre is well carved in relief on the ruyi-shaped head
depicting Tieguai Li in a scenic landscape detailed with pine trees
and rugged mountains. The slightly curved shaft is carved with
various treasures, divided by the central panel carved with a vase of
flowers amongst scholar’s objects, the terminal enclosing a bat.
15 æ in. (40 cm.) long, box

HK$80,000-150,000 US$11,000-19,000

清十八世紀 剔彩鐵拐李雜寶紋如意

THE PROPERTY OF A SOUTHEAST ASIAN COLLECTOR

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A CARVED AMBER ARCHAISTIC LIBATION CUP

LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

The golden material is carved as a libation cup with a pair of
confronting chilong clinging to the rim, each grasping a lingzhi
sprig, with a third chilong clambering to one side.
3 Ω in. (8.4 cm.) wide, wood stand

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

明末 / 清初 琥珀雕螭龍紋盃

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