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LOT 2429
Chinese Seal Stamp with Ink Pot
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 - 4 3/4 in. (5 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.) (538 grams total, 7.7-12.1 cm (711 grams total, 14.5 x 13.5 cm)).
Comprising a carved stamp with a dragon encircling the handle, one end with reversed 'John' and Chinese text below, the other end with geometric motifs; domed ceramic inkpot with contents and a painted dragon on the lid; supplied in a fabric display case. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North West London, UK, lady.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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