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AN ARCHAISTIC WHITE JADE ‘MANDARIN
DUCK AND LOTUS’ VASE AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The group is carved in the form of a duck with its neck turn sharply backwards, clasping
a lotus stem in its beak, with a two-handled vase emerging from its back. The body is
incised with archaistic ‘C’ scrolls and stylised geometric motifs. The stone with some
minor areas of light streaked inclusions.
10 in. (25.4 cm.) high
HK$1,500,000-2,000,000 US$200,000-260,000

PROVENANCE
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s

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