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A FINELY CARVED BAMBOO PARFUMIER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of cylindrical form, the exterior is deeply carved in reticulation to the light brown ground underneath, with a writhing dragon amidst numerous horned mythical beasts with bifurcated tails, all between key-fret bands, with a cover surmounted by a blue bead finial, the interior later fitted with a lining to convert the object into an incense holder (break repaired)
9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) overall height, box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Of cylindrical form, the exterior is deeply carved in reticulation to the light brown ground underneath, with a writhing dragon amidst numerous horned mythical beasts with bifurcated tails, all between key-fret bands, with a cover surmounted by a blue bead finial, the interior later fitted with a lining to convert the object into an incense holder (break repaired)
9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm.) overall height, box