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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL
BEAST
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The jade is carved in round as a mythical beast resting on its
paws with a single horn between finely detailed mane, its face
finely detailed with rounded eyes, curled eyebrows and a broad
snout; its long bifurcated tail flicked to its left side. The stone
is well-polished and of an even pale greenish-white tone with
concentrated areas of milky mottling.
2 ¬ in. (6.5 cm.) long, box
HK$500,000-700,000 US$65,000-91,000
清乾隆 白玉雕瑞獸把件
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