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Three white and russet jade 19
carvings
One modelled as a seated bearded mythical
beast, the body carved with foliate and
flamiform motifs; and two models of ducks,
each seated with the head turned to the rear,
variously grasping a lingzhi stem and fruiting
branch in their mouths.
The largest 4.5cm (1.3/4in) long. (3).

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY14,000 - 19,000 HK$18,000 - 24,000

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Two pale green jade carvings
of ducks and a pale green jade
carving of stag
19th/20th century
One duck modelled resting upon a lotus leaf
and clutching a lotus stem in its beak, some
creamy and faint russet inclusions; the other
duck with the wings curled up against the
sides; the recumbent stag modelled with the
head raised, grasping a flowering stem in its
mouth, wood stands.
The longest 4.5cm (1.3/4in). (6).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY9,600 - 14,000 HK$12,000 - 18,000

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Two pale green jade fruit
carvings
19th/20th century
One modelled as a butterfly before twin
fruiting melon vines with leafy tendrils; the
other modelled as a twin fruiting peach
branch and lingzhi.
The longest 4.7cm (1.7/8in). (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,700 - 12,000 HK$9,600 - 14,000

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