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1085
A GREEN AND RUSSET JADE ‘MALLOW’ WASHER
Qing dynasty
The receptacle carved as a large open mallow blossom with five broad
overlapping petals surrounding the style and stigma, supported on a
stem on the underside, with secondary openwork stems bearing buds
and serrated leaves, the lustrous green stone accented with russet
inclusions.
4 1/4in (11cm) long
$2,500 - 4,000
1085

1086
TWO CARVED JADE PENDANTS
Both reticulated in thin irregularly ovoid shape from stone of uniform
green-tinged white color, the first a bunch of globular grapes or similar
fruit reversed by a large curled leaf; the second a group of double
gourds of varied sizes suspended from curling vines and supporting
auspicious bats.
2 3/8in (6cm) height of first and taller (2).

$1,500 - 2,000

1086

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SAN FRANCISCO COLLECTION
1087
THREE JADE CARVINGS
Including two similarly carved Buddha’s hand citrons of off-white hue,
each hanging from a deeply undercut leafy stem; the third, a pale
greenish-white pendant in the form of a cicada, carved on both sides
and drilled at the top with suspension holes.
2in (5cm) height of tallest carving (3).
$800 - 1,200

1087

PROPERTY FROM THE BANFIELD ESTATE, PORTLAND,
OREGON
1088
TWO JADE PLAQUES
Each of rectangular section and bearing calligraphic inscriptions within
an archaistic border, the first fronted with a landscape, the second
carved in relief with boy in a pavilion; both of pale green hue.
3in (7.6cm) length of first and largest (2).
$1,500 - 2,500
1088

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