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    Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    27 May 1999

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    Lot 190

    A boxed set of four Chinese ink sticks

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    GBP 40

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    GBP 25 - GBP 100

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    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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