Lot 243 , A Chinese bamboo rest or stand and a bamboo cicada charm or rest, 18th/19th century,

A Chinese bamboo rest or stand and a bamboo 'cicada' charm or rest, 18th/19th century, the first rest carved in relief with two figures on or by a river, two character mark, with removeable central panel 9.5cm, collection label no.35, the cicada incised in seal script, 13.5cm
Provenance - Dr J W H Grice (1891-1976) collection
Estimate £200-300

The small rest or stand - the inset panel was once hinged and one corner of the inset panel is missing. The base has an open split. The ciacada charm is split and wobbily to the side of the split.


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Sold for £650