GROUP OF THREE WHITE COPPER WATER PIPES LATE QING
comprising: one set decorated on each side with birds on tree branches in a cartouche, complete set with a tweezer and cleaning brush, stamped on the cover with maker's name 'Zhu Jin Sheng', 348g; one set engraved with a scene of dialogue between a fisherman and a woodcutter (æ¼æ¨µå•ç ”) and corresponding inscription, with 'Guangzhou' and 'Xin Sheng Jie' maker's marks, 352g; and a set adorned with a peach and vase on either side in low relief, further with four-character 'Hua Kai Fu Gui (Blossoming flower brings wealth花開富貴)' in brass-inlaid, with 'Guang Hua Gong Si' maker's mark, 413g (Dimensions: largest: 26.5cm high) (Qty: 3)
(largest: 26.5cm high)
Qty: (3)
Provenance: Private collection from the Scottish Borders, comprising Asian Art collected over 50 years
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comprising: one set decorated on each side with birds on tree branches in a cartouche, complete set with a tweezer and cleaning brush, stamped on the cover with maker's name 'Zhu Jin Sheng', 348g; one set engraved with a scene of dialogue between a fisherman and a woodcutter (æ¼æ¨µå•ç ”) and corresponding inscription, with 'Guangzhou' and 'Xin Sheng Jie' maker's marks, 352g; and a set adorned with a peach and vase on either side in low relief, further with four-character 'Hua Kai Fu Gui (Blossoming flower brings wealth花開富貴)' in brass-inlaid, with 'Guang Hua Gong Si' maker's mark, 413g (Dimensions: largest: 26.5cm high) (Qty: 3)
(largest: 26.5cm high)
Qty: (3)
Provenance: Private collection from the Scottish Borders, comprising Asian Art collected over 50 years
