Lot 1444. A rare embellished bamboo veneer wall vase, 18th century; 8 in. (20.4 cm.) high. Estimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000 . Price realised USD USD 12,500 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 Of faceted baluster shape, the front and sides of the tapering body...

Lot 1443. A rare small bamboo veneer faceted water pot, 18th century; 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) square. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000 . Price realised USD USD 37,500 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 Of square domed shape with faceted corners, each of the four...

Lot 1440. A rare bamboo veneer ruyi scepter, 18th century; 13¾ in. (35 cm.) long. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000 . Price realised USD USD 21,250 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 The ruyi -shaped head finely decorated in low relief with a fruiting peach...

Lot 1435. A bamboo veneer scholar's box, 19th century; 11¼ in. (28.7 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 4,000- USD 6,000. Price realised USD USD 4,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 The shallow rectangular box covered with a thin veneer of bamboo skin, fitted with...

A rare bamboo veneer 'Hundred Shou Character' snuff bottle. 1750-1800. Imperial, Attributed to the Palace workshops, Beijing. photo courtesy Sotheby's of rounded spade shape, with plain narrow sides tapering towards the flat foot, the slightly flared...