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A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE
‘SCROLLS’ CARVING 389
Carved in openwork as two scrolls entwined A SMALL WHITE JADE ‘LOTUS’ GROUP
with a prunus branch, the stone of an even 18th century
pale celadon hue with ochre inclusions Carved in openwork with a curled leaf flanked
worked into the design. with a tubular root section and a two flower
7cm (2 3/4in) wide heads, the stone of a subtly mottled green
£1,200 - 1,800 tinged white hue.
CNY10,000 - 16,000 HK$12,000 - 18,000 5cm (2in) wide
£1,000 - 2,000
389 CNY8,700 - 17,000 HK$9,800 - 20,000

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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING
OF GOURDS
18th/19th century
The semi-translucent stone with russet and
cloudy-white inclusions, carved as a cluster
of gourds and leaves hanging from a tightly
coiled vine and polished to a soft hue.
7cm (2 3/4in) long

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY8,700 - 13,000 HK$9,800 - 15,000

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot ASIAN ART - DAY 1 | 151
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.