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PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
士紳珍藏
3128
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BOY HOLDING A
LOTUS STALK

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The stone is finely carved as a standing boy with a jovial expression,
his both hands carrying a stalk bearing a large lotus blossom and leaf.
The material is of an even white tone with a small patch of very pale
russet on the back.
2¡ in. (6 cm.) long
HK$120,000-180,000 US$16,000-23,000

清十八世紀 白玉連生貴子把件

PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
士紳珍藏
3129

A WHITE JADE CARVING OF TWO BOYS
PLAYING A DRUM

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The jade is carved as a boy holding a sprig of lingzhi suspending
a chime beside a drum, surmounted by a smaller boy. The semi-
translucent stone is of an even milky white tone.
1æ in. (4.5 cm.) high
HK$100,000-200,000 US$13,000-26,000

清 白玉童子擊鼓把件

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