Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 357

A small Chinese bamboo carving of Shoulao

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £4500

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Description

A small Chinese bamboo carving of Shoulao, holding a ruyi scepter seated on the back of his deer, 18th/19th century, 6.4cm. Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.