*§A PAIR OF ZITAN ‘BRANCH’ WRISTRESTS OR SCROLLWEIGHTS China, Late Qing to Republic / Minguo...

*§A PAIR OF ZITAN ‘BRANCH’ WRISTRESTS OR SCROLLWEIGHTS China, Late Qing to Republic / Minguo period Both attached to a burlwood rest engraved with an archaistic inscription and bearing a label reading “HK Auctioneers & Estate Agency Ltd”. L (each): 18,8 cm Total gross weight: Provenance (according to the seller): Bought in August 1997 from Hong Kong Auctioneers & Estate Agency Limited. 一对紫檀卷轴 中国，晚清至民国/现代 §Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and that of coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship lots containing either ivory or other specimen that fall under CITES regulation, to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest. *This lot is under temporary importation. An extra VAT will be applied to the final invoice. Please contact our office (yuchen@adams.ie) for further information. [INTERNET KEYWORDS] CHINA, CHINESE, QING, ANTIQUE, CERAMIC, PORCELAIN, PAINTING, SCROLL, JADE, DYNASTIE, JAPANESE, VIETNAMESE