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Lot 3045 Lot 3046
TWO ZITAN WOOD AND CRYSTAL BRUSH WASHERS SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE CARVED ‘DRAGONS’TRIPOD CENSER
紫檀水晶筆洗兩個 WITH COVER
The lot includes a Zitan wood washer and a crystal washer. The zitan 二十世紀 壽山雕香爐
washer carved in the form of a naturalistic leaf, with veins, branch, and 20th century.
folding edges, while retaining wooden grain and colors. The crystal washer
depicts a leaf with more raised edges, with translucent color. Stands on three scrolled legs extending from dragon masks, the globular
censer pierce carved on the body, handles, and cover, depicting flying
Length: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm) dragons amidst clouds, with two dragon shaped handles attached to the
Width: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm) side, and Buddha seated on lotus throne against mandorla on the top as
$6,000 - $8,000 finial, the shoushan soapstone is of light brown color with a hint of red.
Height: 15 1/4 in (38.7 cm)
Diameter: 9 3/4 in (24.8 cm)
$6,800 - $7,800
Lot 3047
YELLOW JADE CARVED ‘BUDDHA’S HAND’ FIGURE
黃玉佛手帶沁 硬木底座
The yellow jade carving depicts a fingered citrine, also known as Buddha’s
Hand, in naturalistic form, complete with leaves and vines. The jade is of
yellow color with russet, all set on carved hard wood stand.
Height: 6 in (15.2 cm)
Length: 4 in (10.2 cm)
$9,000 - $12,000
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