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and Samantabhadra, namely the lion and the elephant respectively,
highlighted in this group as yellow jade carvings, are executed in the
most vibrant and lively manner. There is a section of smaller handling
pieces including a fine horse reflective of the traditional culture of
the Manchus, an adorable tiger, a recumbent buffalo, a double badger
group, as well as a bird and a duck. Presented in this group are also
an elegant imperial Qianlong era water-pot made of the finest and
perfect yellow jade in a traditional literati manner, an impressive lotus
leaf washer and a finger citron both vividly echoing the natural world,
as well as a yellow jade snuff bottle that reflects personal taste of its
owner. Carefully chosen for their unparalleled quality in the yellow
jade stone material and their craftsmanship, these awe-inspiring and
extremely rare yellow jade masterworks represent a ground-breaking
extravaganza of Chinese jade carvings for your enjoyment.

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