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A jade recumbent bear
Ming dynasty
Carved with the head lowered facing forward flanked by a pair of short
ears, all ending in a short stubby tail, the natural russet inclusion cleverly
worked as its cranium.
8.8cm wide.
HK$35,000 - 45,000
US$4,500 - 5,800
明 玉雕卧熊
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256 A jade ‘lotus’ mandarin duck
Ming dynasty
Resting on a large lotus leaf, its wings close to the body, the well-defined
head looking forward, its pointed beak holding a sprig of lotus blossom.
4.7cm wide.
HK$20,000 - 30,000
US$2,600 - 3,900
明 玉雕寶鴨銜蓮
Provenance 來源：
David Baker Oriental Art, London

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