Page 246 - Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art II

2388 PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
2388
2389 A SMALL WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE
OF A MANDARIN DUCK
244 MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

The duck is shown nestled within a large
lotus leaf, and is drilled vertically through
the body.
2 in. (5 cm.) wide

$4,000-6,000

PROVENANCE:

Acquired between 1960-early 1980s, and
thence by descent within the family.
明 白玉鴛鴦墜

2389
A PALE GREENISH-YELLOW AND RUSSET
JADE BANGLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY

The thin bangle is carved in low relief
around the sides with four cash joined by
oblong links, all within raised borders at the
rims. The semi-translucent stone is of soft,
pale yellow color with areas of brown and
russet color.
2Ω in. (6.5 cm.) diam.

$3,000-5,000

PROVENANCE:

Acquired between 1960-early 1980s, and
thence by descent within the family.
清十八/十九世紀 青黃玉錢紋鐲