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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘CRANE AND PEACH’
VASE
QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
fashioned in the form of a hollowed-out tree trunk issuing
gnarled branches bearing peaches. with a crane resting near
the base, the stone of an even pale celadon tone
9.5 cm, 3¾ in.

£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 41,700-62,500 US$ 5,400-8,000
清十七/十八世紀 青白玉鶴壽延年花插

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A CELADON JADE ‘MAGNOLIA’ CUP
QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
carved as a blossoming magnolia bloom with curled petals,
stemming from a gnarled branch bearing further buds, the
stone of an even celadon tone
8.7 cm, 3½ in.
£ 2,000-3,000
HK$ 20,900-31,300 US$ 2,700-4,000
清十七/十八世紀 青玉玉蘭花盃

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A CELADON JADE ‘POMEGRANATE’ VASE
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
carved in the form of a large pomegranate, detailed on the
body with a small section revealing a cluster of ripe seeds
and a flying bat, all borne on a gnarled branch issuing
twisting and curling leaves and another smaller fruit, the
stone of an even celadon tone
11.5 cm, 4½ in.

£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 41,700-62,500 US$ 5,400-8,000
清十九世紀 青玉石榴形花插

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