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A FINELY-CARVED WHITE AND
RUSSET JADE ‘GOLDFISH’ BOX
AND COVER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
The box is carved in the form of a goldfish resting on its four
fins, the scales delicately incised on the body. The stone is of an
exceptionally pale tone, with an attractive network of mottled
russet inclusions.
5¡ in. (13.7 cm.) wide
HK$80,000-120,000 US$11,000-16,000
PROVENANCE
Acquired in London in the 1960s & 70s
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