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A VERY PALE GREEN JADE ‘ENDLESS KNOT’ SWORD GUARD
Ming Dynasty
Carved to imitate an intertwined rope knot, probably referencing the
Buddhist emblem, with a loop to the reverse, the stone of very pale
celadon hue.
5.8cm (2 1/4in) long

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

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A SMALL PALE GREEN JADE TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER
Ming Dynasty
The cylindrical vessel carved with ribs to imitate bamboo, with bands
of incised keyfret at the mouth and foot, raised on a three ruyi head
form feet, the stone of a pale celadon hue with russet inclusions.
6.7cm (2 5/8in) diam.

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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62 | BONHAMS A ‘CHICKEN-BONE’ JADE PENDANT PLAQUE
19th century
The geometric-form plaque carved in low relief with a prunus branch,
a seal mark to the reverse, crowned with a cloud scroll terminal, the
stone of a subtly mottled burnt ivory hue.
5.7cm (2 1/4in) long
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000

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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.