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A PALE CELADON JADE SCROLL WEIGHT IN THE FORM OF A
SWALLOW
18TH CENTURY

The swallow is resting with the head turned to one side holding a branch of
apricot blossom in its beak. The feathers and features are fnely detailed and
the legs are tucked under the body. The stone is of an even pale tone.
4Ω in. (11.4 cm.) long

£15,000-20,000 $22,000-28,000
€19,000-25,000

PROVENANCE:

With John Sparks Ltd., London, 19 August 1986.

Apricot is a symbol of the second month of the lunar calendar, the month
of the imperial examinations, and has thus become the ‘successful
candidate’s fower’. When combined with swallows yan, the name for which
is pronounced the same as that for a banquet yan, they have come to denote
the wish for a scholar to be successful in the imperial examinations and
attend the banquet given by the Emperor.

清十八世紀 青白玉飛燕

來源:1986年8月19日購自倫敦古董商John Sparks Ltd.

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A PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF A STAG
17TH/18TH CENTURY

The elegantly carved recumbent animal is modelled with the legs tucked
underneath the body facing forwards. The hairwork and features are fnely
detailed . The stone is of an even pale tone with a few minor snowy inclusions.
3¿ in. (8 cm.) long, wood stand.

£6,000-8,000 $8,500-11,000
€7,600-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from Arts of China, Hong Kong Hotel Arcade, 4 February 2000.

清十七/八世紀 青白玉瑞鹿

來源:2000年2月4日購自香港古董商Arts of China

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