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A RARE AND UNUSUAL PETRIFIED WOOD SCHOLAR’S ROCK
Qing Dynasty
The monolithic section of fossilised wood with a rounded crown and
tapering towards the bottom, the heavy material with striations and
rings, of a buff ivory colour, with a fitted root wood stand. 30cm (11
3/4in) high (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
CNY18,000 - 28,000
HK$22,000 - 33,000

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                 A FOSSILISED SCHOLAR’S ROCK
                 Qing Dynasty
                 The section resembling a soaring cliff, the material of mottled caramel
                 and grey hues, simulating puddingstone in appearance, wood stand.
                 Including stand: 31cm (12 1/8in) high (2).

                 £2,500 - 3,000
                 CNY23,000 - 28,000
                 HK$27,000 - 33,000

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