Sale 8398
London, South Kensington
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27 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 40
Estimate
A boxed set of four Chinese ink sticks decorated in gilt with characters and cloud scrolls -- each 3in. (7.6cms) long; an ink stcik relief decorated with a sage seated on rockwork -- 2in. (7cms) long, fitted box; and a further ink stick decorated in gilt and red pigment with a dragon among cloud scrolls -- 3in. (8.2cms) long, 19th century. (3)
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