Lot 244 , A Chinese carved bamboo cup, a plain bamboo brushwasher, 18th/19th century and a gilt decorated lacquer saucer dish, 17th century,

A Chinese carved bamboo cup, a plain bamboo brushwasher, 18th/19th century and a gilt decorated lacquer saucer dish, 17th century, the cup carved in high relief with the emblems of Eight Immortals, 5.7cm diameter, the brushwasher with ring turning. 11cm diameter and the lacquer dish decorated with figures amid pavilions and trees, woven cane to the underside border, collection label no. 55, 13.2cm diameter
Provenance - Dr J W H Grice (1891-1976) collection
Estimate £200-300

The small cup has been varnished which has black lacquer? residue on the exterior and rim. The lacquer dish has a number of splits and cracks to the rim held together by the woven underside. The palin bamboo brushwasher is in good condition.


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Sold for £800