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A YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL
DEER
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The stone is carved in the round to depict a deer-like animal with
antlers, a goatee, bushy mane and tail, in a recumbent position.
The material is of a deep greenish-yellow tone with concentrated
areas of russet.
2 ¿ in. (5.4 cm.) long, box
HK$80,000-120,000 US$11,000-15,000
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清十八世紀 黃玉神鹿把件
3060
A YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A TOAD
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The pebble is naturalistically carved to depict a crouching toad,
holding a spray of pomegranate in its mouth. The texture of its
skin is rendered with irregular raised bosses, the underside is carved
with webbed feet and holding a spray of pomegranate in its mouth.
3 in. (8 cm.) wide
HK$100,000-150,000 US$13,000-19,000
清 黃玉蟾蜍石榴擺件
此擺件以蟾蜍叼石榴為題材,蟾蜍呈匍匐狀,背面凸雕疙瘩。
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