338 Four reference books on Chinese antiques (4) $100–200 ❖ 339 A Chinese opium bottle with portrait of Chiang Kai-Shek; together with a jade bangle, 20th century, the bottle 9.5cm high (2) $200–300 ❖ 340 A Chinese reticulated pottery teapot together with a famille rose porcelain lidded box, 19th/20th century, the teapot 14cm high (2) $100–200 ❖ 341 An Indian miniature painting on ivory of a hunt scene housed in a fine inlaid frame, signed “T. IMAMI” , exhibited at The Art Gallery Of N.S.W. March 2nd to the 30th April in 1950. 10 x 20cm (frame 24 x 14cm) $1,500–2,500 ♦ 342 An Anglo-Indian vizagapatam ivory workbox of sarcophagus form, with gadrooned cover and bands of leaves, birds and figures, interior beautifully fitted with sandlewood and ivory compartments, early 19th century, 19cm high, 31cm wide, 22cm deep $8,000–12,000 ♦ 343 A Japanese carved ivory okimono seated Buddha, Edo Period, early 19th century, housed in a plush lined travel case, 11cm high. PROVENANCE Shapiro Auctions, Estate of a Gentleman, September 23rd, 2008. $2,000–4,000 ♦ 344 A Shibayama ivory puzzle box decorated with Buddhist symbols, scroll, hat and other objects, Meiji Period, 4cm high, 6.5cm wide, 6cm deep $1,500–2,000 ♦ 345 An Indian ivory watch stand, circa 1820s, in early wooden box endorsed in old ink on the lid “Mrs Hamsteed. Indian Watch Stand” . 28cm tall. $800–1,200 ♦ 346 A Chinese carved soap stone figure and seal, 20th century, 14cm and 6cm high (2) $80–120 ❖ 343 344 342 73