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 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 50
A CHINESE CARVED WOOD AND IVORY FIGURAL GROUP     明 木雕鍾馗象牙人物擺件


  • Dimension: L: 25 in (64 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $4000

This figural group depicts a seated "Zhong Kui", wearing red robe, black waist band, official's hat, and official's boots, holding a "Hu Ban" in one hand, while the other hand is about to pick up a variety of fruit on a stone table. His attendant standing next to him, holding a wine jar on top of a food tray. The bodies of Zhong Kui and his attendant were carved out of wood, with hands, head, "Hu Ban", and fruits are made out of ivory. Ming Dynasty period.