Two Chinese famille rose statues of buddha, Republic period
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Two Chinese famille rose statues of buddha
Republic period
The larger buddha with one mark to underside; the smaller buddha with two marks to underside. (2).
H: 9 7/8, W: 8, D: 5 1/2 in.
H: 25.08, W: 20.32, D: 13.97 cm. (largest)
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
Republic period
The larger buddha with one mark to underside; the smaller buddha with two marks to underside. (2).
H: 9 7/8, W: 8, D: 5 1/2 in.
H: 25.08, W: 20.32, D: 13.97 cm. (largest)
Provenance: Estate of Yip Hon (1904-1997). Nicknamed Kwai Wong (translated as Ghost King), Yip Hon was a gambling tycoon in South China. He a amassed great wealth in the casinos there through his technique of listening dice, eventually opening his own casino.
Condition
Minor glaze wear, overall good condition.
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Two Chinese famille rose statues of buddha, Republic period
Estimate $100 - $200
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