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17TH-18TH CENTURY
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A CARVED IVORY FIGURE OF BUDAI
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The reclining figure is carved wearing loosely draped robes open at his chest to reveal his corpulent form.
3 in. ( 7.6 cm) wide.
17TH-18TH CENTURY
The reclining figure is carved wearing loosely draped robes open at his chest to reveal his corpulent form.
3 in. ( 7.6 cm) wide.
Provenance
Collection of Dr Eric Vio (1913-1999), assembled in Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s, then by descent within the family.
Listed in Dr Eric Vio's 1955 inventory.
Listed in Dr Eric Vio's 1955 inventory.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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