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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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