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A RUSSET AND WHITE JADE CARVING OF
A BOY HOLDING A LOTUS STEM
SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (960-1368)
The stone is carved in the form of a standing boy with his head
turned slightly to one side, his hands grasping a stem bearing a
lotus flower and leaf slung across his shoulders. The creamy white
stone has concentrated areas of russet and dark inclusions.
3 in. (8.2 cm.) high, box
HK$100,000-150,000 US$13,000-19,000
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3091
A YELLOW JADE ‘BOYS’ WATER POT
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The circular water pot with tall rounded sides is flanked by two
boys facing each other with jovial expressions, both extending
their hands around the mouth of the pot. The stone is of a soft,
chestnut yellow tone with russet streaks.
3¡ in. (8.6 cm.) wide
HK$260,000-350,000 US$34,000-45,000
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