An aloeswood carved libation cup. 18th century

Of conical form with an irregular outline, the surface carved in high relief with two magpies on gnarly blossoming prunus branches, the surface coated with a thin layer of lacquer, the interior lacquered brown, conforming wood stand. 10cm (4in) high. (2). Estimate: HK$220,000 - 300,000, $28,000 - 39,000 - Unsold.

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