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**A JAPANESE IVORY BOTTLE
RAKU MIN SEAL TO BASE, 19TH CENTURY
Of rounded spade shape, carved in deep relief with a luohan seated in rockwork, holding a book in his right hand, and smiling benevolently, a monkey working a grindstone before him, the scene set within a framework of plantain and orchids with a cloud surround, the reverse with a bearded gentleman below pine surrounded by playful children
4in. (10cm.) high, including ivory stopper
RAKU MIN SEAL TO BASE, 19TH CENTURY
Of rounded spade shape, carved in deep relief with a luohan seated in rockwork, holding a book in his right hand, and smiling benevolently, a monkey working a grindstone before him, the scene set within a framework of plantain and orchids with a cloud surround, the reverse with a bearded gentleman below pine surrounded by playful children
4in. (10cm.) high, including ivory stopper