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• Auction House:
  Leski Auctions
• Sale Name:
  Decorative Arts & Collectables
• Sale Date:
  14 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 732
  15 Aug 2021 ~ 10am (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 733 - 1470
• Lot #:
  1071
• Lot Description:
  A Vietnamese Water Puppet in the shape of a Phoenix (Phuong)
  painted wood, wings attached to body with leather straps, red velvet cloth around neck,
  steel rod 28cm long, wingspan 78cm
• Notes:
  The phoenix is one of four sacred creatures displayed in Vietnamese water puppetry: the dragon, the phoenix, the golden tortoise and the unicorn. The “dance of the phoenix” is a favourite, representing the love between men and women and the love of freedom. [NB: The puppet is accompanied by two books on the subject].
• Estimate:
  A$250 - 350
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Oriental

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