464. A Chinese bamboo bitong 19th century, carved in relief with five scholars, playing drafts and examining a scroll, all beneath pine and mountains, some splitting, 14.7cm. £300-400


465. A pair of Chinese bamboo bitong 19th century, carved in relief with a panels containing many figures beneath pine and amidst bamboo, playing board games and examining scrolls, some splitting to the bases, 17.8cm. (2) £500-800


466. A Chinese bamboo bitong 19th or 20th century, carved in high relief with a mountainous landscape containing figures, trees and pagodas beneath clouds, splits and damages, 16.8cm. £400-600


467. A Chinese red cinnabar lacquer washer 19th century, the exterior deeply carved with two scaly dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls of wisdom, some damages, 13cm. £300-500


468. A small Chinese bamboo pewter-mounted jar and cover 19th century, carved with a small hut in a rocky landscape and with calligraphy to the reverse, 10cm. (2) £200-300


469. A large Chinese hardwood stand 19th century, the base with six reticulated panels, some splitting, 37cm. £200-300


470. A Chinese hardwood ruyi sceptre, carved with bamboo, peaches and further small ruyi heads, 36cm. £500-800


471. Two Chinese bamboo bitong 19th century, carved in relief with figures and buffalo amidst pine and bamboo, and a vase and cover applied with four panels carved with small figures amidst pine, willow and pagodas, a band of flowerheads to the rim, the latter with a cover, minor damages, 24.5cm max. (4) £300-500


472. A Chinese bamboo libation cup probably 19th century, carved with lotus which pour over the rim and upon which a small kingfisher perches, 9.5cm. £300-500


473. A Chinese Canton carved tortoiseshell box and cover 19th century, the cover carved with six figures in a continuous mountain landscape, and a wooden box with a hinged lid with similar decoration, the latter with damages, 24.4cm max. (3) £800-1,200


474. A Chinese buffalo horn carving of a finger citron, the gnarled fruit issuing from a pierced knotted stem, 22.5cm. £200-300


475. A pair of circular Chinese red cinnabar lacquer boxes and covers, each side carved in relief with a phoenix amidst peony blossoms and scrolling foliage, minor damages, 13cm. (4) £400-600


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