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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF ADA LUM (1908-1988)
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A CARVED JADE LOTUS AND BIRD GROUP
Late Qing/Republic Period
Carved and undercut with a large lotus pad and secondary leaves
forming the background for elegant birds in flight on the surface, the
stone a pale greenish white color with mild russet tones.
4 3/4in (12.2cm) high; 5 3/4in (14.6cm) long
$10,000 - 15,000
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PROPERTY OF ANOTHER OWNER
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A LARGE CARVED JADE BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON
Qing dynasty
The numerous gnarled tendrils of the fruit realistically carved as
blooming upwards from a reticulated frond of lingzhi and leafy vine
tendrils, the stone of creamy whitish color; supported by a hardwood
stand carved ensuite.
9 1/8in (23.2cm) high
$6,000 - 8,000
1124
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