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BLACK LACQUER WRITING BRUSH

A fine black lacquer writing brush. The barrel and cap inlaid with mother of pearl in interlaced flower head designs.
17th century
Length 9 ¾ ins (25cms)

Ref: C2.8

   
CINNABAR RED DRY LACQUER SEATED FIGURE

CINNABAR RED DRY LACQUER SEATED FIGURE

A cinnabar red dry lacquer seated figure of Guanyin seated in the position of royal ease. The deity with elaborate chignon with ruyi shaped hairpin attached. The figure with long loose fitting robes decorated in relief on the hems with floral designs. The figure holding a scroll in her right hand and leaning on a large lotus flower and lotus buds. The left knee drawn up, the right resting
19th century
Ht: 14 ½ ins (36 cms)

Ref: PNC. 91