Lot 371 , A Chinese bamboo perfume holder and cover, 19th century, 21.2cm, splits and slight losses
A Chinese bamboo perfume holder and cover, 19th century, of octagonal section, pierced with flower and fruiting sprigs, and Buddhist symbols, 21.2cm, splits and slight losses
Estimate £200-300
English Private Collection purchased from the 1960's to 1980's.
There are splits to the bamboo to every side, some more serious than others, one has slipped quite a long way down one side with some slight losses to the pierced decoration, we currently have some low tack tape holding in position to reinforce, there are some slight losses to the pierced decoration to one the diamond shape piercings, the cover has an inner liner which has some splits and slight repairs to it with substantial loss to one side of the inner liner of the cover.
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Sold for £200