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PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION, ACQUIRED PRIOR TO 1990

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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘PRUNUS’ WASHER
16TH-17TH CENTURY

明十六/十七世紀 青白玉花卉紋洗

The washer is carved and pierced in the form of an open fower,
surrounded by delicately pierced branches sprouting smaller buds
and prunus blooms. The stone is of a pale even tone with some minor
areas of light russet inclusion.

3¡ in. (8.6 cm.) wide

£4,000-6,000 $6,100-9,100
€5,500-8,100

PROVENANCE:

Private European Collection, acquired prior to 1990.

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A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF LIUHAI
18TH CENTURY

清十八世紀 青白玉劉海戲蟾立像

The robed fgure is carved with a joyful expression and stands on a
tumultuous wave base holding a double-gourd, a three-legged toad
at his feet. The stone is of a pale tone with a few creamy and brown
inclusions.

4¬ in. (11.8 cm.) high

£3,000-5,000 $4,600-7,600
€4,100-6,800

PROVENANCE:

Private European Collection, acquired prior to 1990.

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