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THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
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A FINELY CARVED YELLOW JADE 'THREE
RAMS' GROUP
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The jade is powerfully carved in the round, depicting a young
ram playfully clambering on the back of a recumbent adult. The
largest ram is depicted emiting a wispy cloud scroll from its mouth,
gathering to support a yin-yang symbol floating on its back. The
well-polished stone is of an even yellow tone with small areas of
russet skin and opaque inclusions.
6 in. (16 cm.) wide, box
HK$800,000-1,500,000 US$110,000-190,000

PROVENANCE
Acquired in San Francisco, California in 1998

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