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2880
A SMALL WHITE AND RUSSET JADE
CARVING OF A RAM
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The stone is carved in the round as a recumbent ram with its
mouth grasping a spray of lingzhi highlighted by the russet skin of
the stone. The stone is of an even milky white tone.
2 ¿ in. (5.5. cm.) long, box
HK$120,000-180,000 US$16,000-23,000
清 白玉巧雕靈芝臥羊把件
2880
2881
A PALE CELADON AND
RUSSET JADE CARVING OF
A MYTHICAL BEAST
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH
CENTURY
The single horned beast is carved with its
head turned to one side, grasping a large
lingzhi spray in its mouth. Its broad head
is detailed with bulging eyes and pricked
back ears. The body is further carved
to show nodules of the spine above a
bifurcated tail swept to one side.
5 º in. (13.4 cm.) long, box
HK$120,000-180,000
US$16,000-23,000 2881
晚明 / 清初 青白玉瑞獸靈芝擺件
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