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Lot 239

A carnelian 'three friends of winter' vase
18th century

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4 December 2008, 12:00 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

HK$60,000 - HK$70,000

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A carnelian 'three friends of winter' vase

18th century
Carved as a gnarled hollow trunk section, with a stem of bamboo in low relief on one side, flanked by two undercut branches, one issuing from the top of the trunk and sprouting clusters of pine needles, the other growing from the bottom of the truck and bearing prunus blossoms, the matrix a deep orange colour with variegated striations.
11.5cm (4½in) high.

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十八世紀 瑪瑙歲寒三友插瓶

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Estimate should read: HK$60,000-70,000

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