A Chinese bamboo libation cup carved in relief with lingzhi fungus among foliage, the stalk forming the base -- 2¾.in.high; a small silver circular box and cover of plain form -- 1½.in.diam, possibly Han dynasty; and a calligraphic set fitted in a rectangular wood box and cover, fitted with inkstones and sticks and an abacus -- 7¼.in.wide.

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A Chinese bamboo libation cup carved in relief with lingzhi fungus among foliage, the stalk forming the base -- 2¾.in.high; a small silver circular box and cover of plain form -- 1½.in.diam, possibly Han dynasty; and a calligraphic set fitted in a rectangular wood box and cover, fitted with inkstones and sticks and an abacus -- 7¼.in.wide.
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