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A Chinese soapstone libation cup
19th Century
carved with a shaped flaring rim and pine trees issuing from rockwork to the body -- 6¾in. (17.2cm.) wide; a lapis-lazuli mountain carving, with two standing figures below a pine tree and a phoenix in flight, incised calligraphy to the front, on a carved wood stand -- 4 5/8in. (11.8cm.) high; and a black lacquer and gilt pillow with flaring ends, decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage between bands of key-fret and stiff leaves -- 8¼in. (21cm.) high. (3)
19th Century
carved with a shaped flaring rim and pine trees issuing from rockwork to the body -- 6¾in. (17.2cm.) wide; a lapis-lazuli mountain carving, with two standing figures below a pine tree and a phoenix in flight, incised calligraphy to the front, on a carved wood stand -- 4 5/8in. (11.8cm.) high; and a black lacquer and gilt pillow with flaring ends, decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage between bands of key-fret and stiff leaves -- 8¼in. (21cm.) high. (3)
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