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A PAIR OF BAMBOO

‘BUDDHIST LION’ GROUPS

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Each animal is modelled in the round as a

Buddhist lion seated on its haunches, carved

with bulging eyes and its mouth agape

exposing sharp fangs and tongue. Its paws are

placed to steady a reticulated brocade ball,

with its young clambering cheerfully on the

the adult’s side.

4æ in. (12 cm.) wide, box (2)

HK$80,000-120,000
US$11,000-16,000

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THREE HARDWOOD STANDS
Comprised of a hardwood stand consisting
of two fitted pieces carved in the form
of lotus leaves and flowers; a boxwood
stand carved in openwork in the form of
rootwork; and a nanmu stand also in the
form of rootwork.
hardwood stand: 6 in. (15.1 cm.) high (3)

HK$20,000-40,000
US$2,600-5,200

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