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680. Two Chinese soapstone figures of luohans, 19th century, each seated and with one knee raised, their robes engraved with flowers and cloud scrolls, 10cm. (2) £200-300


681. Two Chinese small agate carvings of boys, 19th/20th century, one playing with a cat with a bat in its paws, the other beating a drum, the natural markings of the stone defining the features, 4.8cm. (2) £200-300


682. A small Chinese celadon jade carving of a dog, 18th/19th century, seated with its legs tucked beneath its body, its head turned over its back and its tail curled, 3.8cm. £500-800


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683. A Chinese soapstone figure of Pindola, 18th/19th century, seated with his right arm raised and his left hand resting on a small beast, his robes finely engraved with scrollwork and flowers, 13cm. £200-300


According to the earliest Indian sutras, Pindola Bharadvaja was one of four Arhats asked by the Buddha to remain in the world to propagate Buddhist law.


684. A Chinese small celadon jade carving of a cat, with its head turned to the right, and the front paws clasped together, a hardwood stand, 4.5cm. (2) £1,500-2,500


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