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An archaistic jade ‘dragon’ plaque
Late Ming/early Qing dynasty
The powerful mythical beast depicted in stylised archaism, its ‘S’-shaped
body rising to a raised head, its head with horns and strong jaws, the
body decorated with ruyi-head motifs.
8.5cm wide.
HK$25,000 - 35,000
US$3,200 - 4,500

明末清初 玉雕螭龍配件

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A white jade mandarin duck
Mid Qing dynasty
Intricately carved in the form of a mandarin duck, standing on two
webbed feet and flanked by a pair of feathery wings swept back, its
beak holding a sprig of lingzhi and a cat-tail plant, the stone of a clear
semi-translucent tone with minimal inclusions.
3.8cm high.
HK$20,000 - 30,000
US$2,600 - 3,900

清中期 白玉雕鸳鸯銜靈芝

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