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Lot 238
A carved amber vase and cover 18th century
4 December 2008, 12:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific PlaceHK$250,000 - HK$300,000
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18th century
Of flattened baluster form, carved around the shoulder with a band of alternating shou characters and pendant ruyi, with bands of key-fret and pendant leaves at the mouth and key-fret and upright ruyi at the foot, the waisted neck flanked a pair of lion-mask handles suspending loose rings, the key-fret banded cover surmounted by a lioness and cub, the translucent material of a deep rich honey tone with some yellow inclusions.
21.5cm (8 1/2in) high. (2).
Of flattened baluster form, carved around the shoulder with a band of alternating shou characters and pendant ruyi, with bands of key-fret and pendant leaves at the mouth and key-fret and upright ruyi at the foot, the waisted neck flanked a pair of lion-mask handles suspending loose rings, the key-fret banded cover surmounted by a lioness and cub, the translucent material of a deep rich honey tone with some yellow inclusions.
21.5cm (8 1/2in) high. (2).
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