Sale 9506
London, South Kensington
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14 November 2002
Price realised
GBP 588
Estimate
A soapstone model of a bearded immortal 18/19th Century carved seated wearing long flowing robes incised with cloud scrolls and peaches, holding a ruyi sceptre in his right hand -- 4½in. (11.4cm.) high, (minute nibbles). See Illustration.
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