Lot 527 , A Chinese rosewood libation cup, 17th / 18th century, 8cm, some losses and repair

A Chinese rosewood libation cup, 17th / 18th century, carved in high relief and openwork with magnolia branches, with shaped silver liner, 8cm, some losses and repair
Estimate £200-300

A section of the openwork branches beneath one of the magnolia flowers has been broken and re-stuck with open cracks visible, there are sections of the rim which have been chipped off and now lacking measuring 11 x 20mm, 25 x 8mm, 7 x 3mm and 6 x 4mm. There are a few cracks also to the body and the silver liner has some dents to the interior at the base.


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Sold for £300