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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The recumbent buffalo is depicted with its head turned to the right with its mouth
grasping a stalk of leafy millet. The jade is of an even white tone cleverly carved utilising
the russet skin as highlights.
2 √ in. (7.3 cm.) wide, box
PROVENANCE
Acquired in Paris, 1962
HK$200,000-300,000 US$26,000-39,000
清十七 / 十八世紀 白玉巧雕水牛把件
來源
1962 年購於巴黎
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