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A FU RONG SOAPSTONE SEAL A GILT-DECORATED SOAPSTONE A SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A LUOHAN
Inscribed for the calligrapher Xu Sangeng CARVING OF THE LAUGHING LION 18th century
(1826-1890), 19th century LUOHAN Seated holding a scroll to his right side, the
The low square seal carved to the face with 20th century robes incised with floral decoration. 8.5cm
a six-character mark in archaic seal script, The figure of Xiaoshi Luohan modelled seated (3.3/8in) high.
the finial modelled as a crouching mythical at ease leaning on a rocky outcrop, wearing
beast, with a six-line inscription to one side, loose robes, the right hand cradling a ruyi £800 - 1,200
the stone of a mottled creamy colour, fabric sceptre, the serene face with a moustache HK$8,300 - 12,000
cover for seal face. and a bald pate, with a small Buddhist lion CNY7,100 - 11,000
3.8cm (1 1/2in) wide (2). playing below, silk-covered stand. 12cm (4
3/4in) wide (2).
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$16,000 - 21,000 £800 - 1,200
CNY13,000 - 18,000 HK$8,300 - 12,000
CNY7,100 - 11,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 269