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PROPERTY FROM THE ALAN AND SIMONE HARTMAN
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A FINELY CARVED SPINACH-GREEN JADE MARRIAGE BOWL The present lot demonstrates exceptional carving skills and a relatively
18th/19th century rare design of Buddhist emblems to the exterior and accompanied by
The vessel with low, rounded sides rising from four short ruyi feet, the a lotus medallion to the well. This lot highlights the mastery achieved
exterior walls finely carved with a continuous band of bajixiang in relief, in the jade workshops during the Qing dynasty. Similar bowls adorned
flanked by two ruyi handles suspending loose rings, the interior carved with auspicious symbols, conveying wishes for marital happiness and
with a lotus medallion, the stone a deep green hue with attractive pale blessings, were customary gifts presented during Imperial celebrations.
and dark inclusions.
13 1/2in (34.3cm) wide across handles For a similar example with a similarly carved lotus, please see Christie's
Los Angeles, 20th May 1998, lot 175.
$10,000 - 15,000
十八/十九世纪 碧玉雕八吉祥如意活環耳洗
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