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SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF THE LATE LADY BIRTHE CRADOCK (1928-2016) WIDOW OF SIR PERCY
CRADOCK (1923-2010) TO BENEFIT ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE, LOTS 38, 59-60, AND LOTS 81-86

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THREE WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVINGS
18TH-19TH CENTURY

The group comprises: two ‘squirrel and grapes’ groups. The frst is fnely carved as squirrel clambering

upon openwork grapes on a vine, the large leaves are highlighted by russet inclusions. The second is

carved as a squirrel on a branch of grapes between two leaves. The third is an oblong seal surmounted by

a qilin with its head turned backwards and its tail trailing down the side. The seal face is carved with the

name ‘Ke Lida’.

The largest, 2Ω in. (6.5 cm.) long (3)

£10,000-15,000 $13,000-19,000
€12,000-17,000

清十八/十九世紀 白玉松鼠葡萄把件兩件及白玉麒麟「柯利達」印 一組三件
來源：英國外交官柯利達爵士伉儷珍藏

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