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DATED BY INSCRIPTION TO 1938
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AN INSCRIBED DREAMSTONE SCREEN
DATED BY INSCRIPTION TO 1938
The large rectangular dreamstone is smoothly crafted from marble of a creamy tone suffused with varying tones of brown and slate-grey inclusions reminiscent of a mountain range. The upper corner has an inscription stating that this piece was gifted by Mr Luo Desi to the French consul in Tianjin, Mr Li Bili, on 10 May 1938. The hongmu stand is carved with scrolling lotus above a bat in flight. The spandrels are finely carved with openwork coiled dragons.
39 ¼ in. (99.7 cm.) high, including hongmu stand
DATED BY INSCRIPTION TO 1938
The large rectangular dreamstone is smoothly crafted from marble of a creamy tone suffused with varying tones of brown and slate-grey inclusions reminiscent of a mountain range. The upper corner has an inscription stating that this piece was gifted by Mr Luo Desi to the French consul in Tianjin, Mr Li Bili, on 10 May 1938. The hongmu stand is carved with scrolling lotus above a bat in flight. The spandrels are finely carved with openwork coiled dragons.
39 ¼ in. (99.7 cm.) high, including hongmu stand
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Please note that the estimates for this lot should be at £10,000 to 15,000
請注意此拍品的估價為 10,000 到 15,000 英鎊
請注意此拍品的估價為 10,000 到 15,000 英鎊
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