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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘CRANE AND PEACH’ CARVING
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The carving depicts a recumbent crane with its legs tucked beneath its body
and its head resting upon its back, beside a fruiting peach branch. The details
of its wing feathers are intricately incised. The stone is of a milky white tone
with attractive russet inclusions to several areas.
4¡ in. (11 cm.) wide
£4,000-6,000 $5,700-8,400
€4,600-6,900
PROVENANCE
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
清乾隆 白玉鶴壽延年把件
來源: 歐洲私人珍藏; 二十世紀初購自亞洲
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