Early 20th Century, by the Master Chen Jimtang, according to the inventory

Decorated in relief with a pair of birds on a tree among flowering plants, roses, peonies

Bone fittings and and a tortoiseshell cover carved and pierced with a deer and two cranes among pine branches and leaves

13cm high with a wooden stand

100g

Provenance: purchased from Theresa Coleman in 1995

Condition: Three insects holes to the gourd body (see photos attached), circular wooden base has been 'blue-tacked' to the gourd, some ageing to the bone rings which appear brownish; tortoiseshell part of the lid in very good condition

Inventory: CC12

Note: Chen Jintang was a master in this technique and was active during the turn of the Century

Special Notice: Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. CITES is required to export this lot.