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PROPERTY FROM A EUROPEAN COLLECTION
         2907

         A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL
         BEAST
         MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
         The stone is carved in the round as a recumbent winged mythical beast, detailed with a
         single horn set between its pricked-back ears, protruding eyes, and broad nose. It is further
         depicted with its paws tucked under its body and grasping a ruyi spray in its mouth.
         3 æ in. (9.5 cm.) long, box
         HK$400,000-600,000                               US$52,000-77,000


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