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2701
         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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