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THREE JADE ‘BOYS’ CARVINGS
19th/20th century
Comprising: a jade carving of a boy standing
with a monkey clambering over his left
shoulder; a carving of a boy riding a goose
with a lingzhi fungus draped over his back;
and a carving of a boy crouched over an
oversized peach.
The tallest: 6cm (2 3/8in) high (3).
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£600 - 800
HK$5,800 - 7,800
CNY5,100 - 6,800

Provenance
A London private collection amassed
between the 1970s and 1990s and thence
by descent.

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FOUR JADE ‘BOYS’ CARVINGS
19th century
Each smiling child standing in flowing clothes
and carrying a branch above his head.
The largest: 6.5cm (2 5/8in) high (4).

£1,000 - 1,500
HK$9,700 - 15,000
CNY8,500 - 13,000
Provenance
A London private collection amassed 40
between the 1970s and 1990s and thence
by descent.
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A JADE LOTUS POD CARVING AND
JADE RAFT PLAQUE
19th century
The lotus pod carved borne on a stem with
attendant bud, and cushioned on a lotus leaf,
the raft carved with a ratoon arching roof, an
oarsman and attendant at one end.
The boat: 10cm (4in) long (3).
£800 - 1,200
HK$7,800 - 12,000
CNY6,800 - 10,000

Provenance
A London private collection amassed
between the 1970s and 1990s and thence
by descent.
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