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                                                                              A JADE AND HARDSTONE-INSET
                                                                              SILVER REPOUSSÉ HAND MIRROR
                                                                              The jade 18th/19th century, the silver
                                                                              19th/20th century
                                                                              The oval mirror frame worked with the
                                                                              Eight Daoist Attributes between green and
                                                                              pink hardstones, surrounding a large very
                                                                              pale green jade ruyi plaque carved with
                                                                              two peaches, the handle formed from a
                                                                              reticulated dragon belt hook. 28cm (11in)
                                                                              long

                                                                              £500 - 800
                                                                              HK$5,200 - 8,300
                                                                              CNY4,400 - 7,100
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                                                                              A GROUP OF THREE GREEN JADE
                                                                              PLAQUES
                                                                              19th century and later
                                                                              Comprising: an openwork ‘butterflies’ plaque;
                                                                              an archaistic toggle carved with scroll motifs
                                                                              and with flanges; an oval pendant plaque
                                                                              carved in low relief with a scholar fishing from
                                                                              his riverside pavilion, the reverse with a three-
                                                                              line cursive inscription.
                                                                              The largest: 7.5cm (3in) wide (3).

                                                                              £1,000 - 1,500
                                                                              HK$10,000 - 16,000
                                                                              CNY8,800 - 13,000

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                                                                              A WHITE JADE CIRCULAR ‘SHOU’
                                                                              PLAQUE
                                                                              19th century
                                                                              The flat plaque carved in openwork and
                                                                              low relief with a central shou character
                                                                              surrounded with a foliate meander and two
                                                                              bats, carved hardwood stand. 6.6cm (2
                                                                              1/2in) high (2).
                        49                                                    £800 - 1,200
                                                                              HK$8,300 - 12,000
                                                                              CNY7,100 - 11,000



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