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A MOTTLED GREEN AND CREAM JADE CARVING OF AN
ELEPHANT
Possibly Ming Dynasty
The beast modelled recumbent, with its trunk curled to one side, with
a caparison bearing a Shou character, the stone of a beige hue with
dark celadon patches.
11.2cm (4 3/8in) long
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
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A MOTTLED CREAM JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT HORSE
17th century
The equine modelled lying down, with its head turned towards its hind-
quarters and biting its own tail, the partially calcified stone of a cream
and brown hue, wood stand.
5.7cm (2 1/4in) long (2).
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
138
139
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC ‘FISH’ PENDANT
Ming Dynasty
Of stylised fish form, with scrolls and a fluted tail, the reverse with small
knop, the stone of a highly russet mottled white jade.
5.7cm (2 1/4in) long
£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$7,800 - 12,000
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For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot ASIAN ART - DAY 1 | 63
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.
