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196 * Y
TWO INKSTONES
Qing Dynasty/Republic
The first of oval shape, carved with a design of bats to the
centre, the edges with dragons chasing flaming pearls,
box; the second of rectangular form, with cash and
archaistic inscriptions on a simulated natural stone surface
ground, the reverse with seal script inscription, box.
The largest 28cm (11in) long (6).
£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,800 - 13,000
HK$9,700 - 15,000
196 Provenance: Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018),
Singapore, and thence by descent.
197 * Y
A LARGE NATURALISTIC INKSTONE
The grey stone with naturalistic exterior, the smooth
interior surface with an encircling channel, hongmu box
and cover.
The stone 32.5cm (12.3/4in) wide. (3).
£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$7,700 - 12,000
Provenance: Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018),
Singapore, and thence by descent.
198 * Y
A LARGE HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT, BITONG
Of cylindrical form, the wood of a reddish-brown colour
with typical graining.
21cm (8 1/4 in) high
£1,500 - 2,000
197 CNY13,000 - 18,000
HK$15,000 - 19,000
Provenance: purchased from Richard Lim of B.C.
Antiques on 20 May 1992.
Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018), Singapore,
and thence by descent.
199 *
A ZITAN BRUSHPOT, BITONG
20th century
Of cylindrical form with thick straight sides, the base with
a central circular plug, the wood of a rich dark brown hue.
16cm (6 1/4in) high.
£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$7,700 - 12,000
Provenance: acquired from Antique East China,
circa 1995.
198 199 Quek Kiok Lee Collection (1921 – 2018), Singapore,
and thence by descent.
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
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