Probably early 19th Century, according to the inventory

The body decorated in shallow relief of pendant leaves, peony flowers and foliage on a honeycomb ground

The ivory cover carved and pierced with five bats surrounding a shou symbol

14cm high with the stand

100g

Provenance: purchased from China Art House in 1967-68

Condition: Overall in good condition

Inventory: CC3

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