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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. LEONARD AND MRS. ANN
MARSAK
2387
A LARGE GREY AND BLACK JADE GARMENT HOOK
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The wide, curved shaft is well carved in openwork on top with a
chilong crawling amidst the trailing, leafy stem of lingzhi clasped in its
mouth as it faces the dragon-head hook. The underside is carved with
a C-shaped loop suspending a loose, square ring. The stone is of pale
grey color fecked with black markings and with areas of russet skin
highlighting the chilong and dragon head.
5¿ in. (13.1 cm.) long
$7,000-9,000
PROVENANCE:
Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Ann Marsak Collection.
明 灰褐玉蒼龍教子帶鉤
(another view)
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