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                676                                          A LARGE ROOTWOOD VESSEL
                                                             Qing Dynasty
                                                             The naturalistically formed floor-standing pot with gnarled burls, holes
                                                             and crevices, the wood of a honey colour.
                                                             55cm (21 5/8in) high
                                                             £1,000 - 1,500
                                                             HK$10,000 - 15,000
                                                             CNY9,000 - 13,000
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                                                             A LARGE ROOTWOOD SCROLL POT
                                                             Qing Dynasty
                                                             The irregularly shaped body modelled with textured walls of uneven
                                                             thickness, the knotted exterior accentuated with burls and whorls of
                                                             varying sizes, the surface of a warm honey-brown tone. 32cm (12
                                                             1/2in) high

                                                             £1,500 - 2,000
                                                             HK$15,000 - 20,000
                                                             CNY13,000 - 18,000
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                                                             A TAIHU LIMESTONE SCHOLAR’S ROCK
                                                             Qing Dynasty
                                                             The rock section naturally weathered with crags and crevices,
                                                             the form reminiscent of a rising cloud of auspicious smoke, fitted
                                                             hardwood stand.
                                                             53cm (20 3/4in) high (2).

                                                             £600 - 800
                                                             HK$6,100 - 8,200
                                                             CNY5,400 - 7,200

                                                             The Property of a Gentleman

                                                             Provenance
                                                             A distinguished English Private Collection
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