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PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE SCOTTISH FAMILY (LOTS 50-53)
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A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT
18TH CENTURY
The elephant is carved standing four-square, with its head facing forward, ears
back, and its trunk curled slightly to the right. The folds of its skin are detailed
with incised lines. The jade is of an even tone with russet inclusions.
2æ in. (7 cm.) long
£2,000-3,000 $2,900-4,200
€2,300-3,400
PROVENANCE
Acquired in Edinburgh, Scotland, prior to 1995.
清十八世紀 青白玉瑞象
(another view)
來源:蘇格蘭家族私人珍藏, 1995年前購自愛丁堡
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