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AN ELEGANT JADE MINIATURE VASE
Republic Period
The diminuitive vessel of flattened hu form carved on each face with
kuei dragons over a stylized shou character in a reserve under a
tapered neck st off by ruyi lappets and lozenge patterns at the rim
under squared beaded handles, a stone a pale yellow color with minor
flecked inclusions.
2 7/8in (7.4cm) high
$1,200 - 1,500

1107
A SMALL WHITE JADE CUP
Republic period
Rendered in the shape of a magnolia blossom supported by undercut
leafy branches bearing an elegant bud, with a small bird perching on
the rim; the off-white matrix displaying natural striations and a fissure
1108 vein.
3in (7.6cm) high

$800 - 1,200
PROPERTY FROM VARIOUS OWNERS
1108
A WHITE JADE SERPENT PENDANT
Carved in circular lobed form as four interlocking serpent-form mythical
beasts, the stone of uniform white color 2in (5cm) long
$5,000 - 7,000

1109
A CARVED JADE SCHOLARS ROCK
Of flattened inverse triangular section, intricately reticulated as a Taihu
rock from stone of uniformly off-white hue.
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high
$2,000 - 4,000

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