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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE TWO-
HANDLED ‘CHILONG’ CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The cup is carved and pierced with a pair of
chilong clambering over the mouth rim, forming
the handles. The stone is of a dark green tone with
black speckled inclusions throughout.
5¿ in. (13 cm.) wide
£3,000-5,000 $4,300-7,000
€3,500-5,700

PROVENANCE
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
清十八/十九世紀 碧玉雙螭龍耳杯
來源: 歐洲私人珍藏, 二十世紀初購
自亞洲

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
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TWO ARCHER’S RINGS
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The frst ring is of plain from, is carved from
jadeite, of a rich apple green tone fading to white.
The second ring is formed from a gourd and
is carved to the exterior with a gilt archaistic
inscription.
The largest, 1¡ in. (3.5 cm.) diam.
(2)
£2,000-3,000 $2,900-4,200
€2,300-3,400

PROVENANCE
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
清十八/十九世紀 扳指一組兩件
來源: 歐洲私人珍藏; 二十世紀初購
自亞洲 (2)

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