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PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION, ACQUIRED PRIOR TO 1990

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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE
CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
19TH CENTURY

清十九世紀 青玉帶皮雕麒麟擺件

The horned beast is carved in a recumbent
position with its legs tucked beneath its body and
its head facing upwards. The mane, tail, eyebrows
and beard are all fnely incised. The stone is of a
mottled celadon tone with some creamy russet
inclusions.

4 in. (10.2 cm.) wide, wood stand

£2,500-4,000 $3,800-6,100
€3,400-5,400

PROVENANCE:

Private European Collection, acquired prior to
1990.

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AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON JADE ‘CHILONG’ CUP, YI
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

清乾隆 青白玉螭龍紋匜式杯

The archaistic yi-shaped cup is carved to the exterior in low relief with a chilong below a keyfret border
to the mouth rim. Another chilong forms the handle. The stone is of a pale tone with some minor russet
inclusions.

5º in. (13.3 cm.) wide, wood stand

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

PROVENANCE:

Private European Collection, acquired prior to 1990.
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