FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF JUAN CARLOS KATZENSTEIN (1925-2018): A PROMINENT ARGENTINIAN DIPLOMAT (BY REPUTE) A BAMBOO ‘HEHE - HOHO - ÈRXIÁN - 二弦’ BAMBOO BRUSHPOT, BITONG CHINA, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC / MINGUO PERIOD Of tubular shape, it is carved with the twin Erxian riding a bamboo raft and crossing the ocean with crashing waves. The base bears a Jian Ding wax seal of exportation. H: 12 cm - D: 7 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - Juan Carlos Katzenstein (1925-2018), an Argentinian Diplomat, who was an Ambassador in Beijing, China, from December 6, 1975 to January 2, 1978, and later to the Holy See (Vatican) and to the Sovereign Order of Malta from 1989 to 1991 (by repute). Note: These twin laughing immortals are known as the Gods of Peace and Harmony, the Gods of Unity and Harmony, Hehe erxian (和合二仙), the Laughing Twins and the Gods of Mirth. Oneis named Shi De (拾得) and usually holds a lotus. The other is Han Shan (寒山) who may hold a round box, a ruyi scepter, a gourd, or a coin. 和合二仙竹笔筒 中国 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.