GA031 | The Spring Auction Series

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545
A boxed set of two carvings,
late 19th/20th century
comprising a horn archaistic
abstinence plaque, inscribed with
the two characters zhai jie flanked
by stylised dragons, and a bamboo
thumb ring carved with sages, bamboo
and pine, inscribed fitted wood box
the plaque 5.5cm long
the thumb ring 3.5cm diameter
$800–1,000
546
A small carved horn 'lotus' libation cup
in the form of a large lotus leaf, the
stems forming a handle to one side
8.8cm long
$400–600
547
A carved wood vase-shaped
incense holder
Qing dynasty
probably zitan, the barbed and
fluted pear-shaped body extending
to a long narrow slightly flared
neck and supported on a shallow
footrim, fitted box
10.5 cm high
$500–600
548
A rope and bamboo 'kekkai'
for use in Japanese tea ceremonies
the long undulating cane sitting on two
raised bamboo cross sections
89.5cm long
$200–400
549
A pair of framed Japanese fan
paintings
150 x 80cm
$800–1,200
550
A large Japanese 'Tsubo'
earthenware pot, Echizen,
late Edo period
64 cm high, 54 cm wide
$200–300
545