CHINESE CARVED VARIEGATED RED SOAPSTONE MODEL OF THE NINE-STAGE PAGODA AT WHAMPOA ANCHORAGE Early

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CHINESE CARVED VARIEGATED RED SOAPSTONE MODEL OF THE NINE-STAGE PAGODA AT WHAMPOA ANCHORAGE Early 20th Century Traditional tiered form, with incised and figural decoration. Constructed in several parts. Height 33". The Estate of Dr. William E. Strole, Jr. of Boston. Notes: The Whampoa Pagoda, also known as the Pazhou Pagoda and the Pa Chow Pogoda, is located on Pazhou Island in the Pearl River, Guangzhou (Canton). Although built in 1597-1600 as a Buddhist monument, it also served as a useful navigational landmark for merchant ships. It stands 194 feet tall. The absence of a condition report does not imply an object is free of defects. All items may have normal signs of age and wear commensurate with their age; these issues will likely not be mentioned in the condition report. Please contact Eldred's before the auction with any condition questions. Questions about condition will not be answered after purchase. Condition reports are provided as a courtesy, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions. Important note on frames: Frames are not guaranteed to be in the same condition as they are in the item photograph. Due to handling and shipping, many frames, especially antique ones, are prone to losses. If you have questions about the condition of a frame, please contact us prior to the auction.

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