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1273 (two views)
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
1273
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE
OF A QILIN
18TH CENTURY
The recumbent mythical beast is shown with its head turned to the
side, the vapor issuing from its jaws supporting a ribbon-tied book
that is highlighted by the dark russet color.
3¬ in. (9.2 cm.) long
$8,000-12,000
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Japan, 1999.
清十八世紀 青白玉雕麒麟把件
1274
A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH A MONKEY
18TH CENTURY
The fgure is shown standing with one foot behind the other and
holding the tether of the monkey standing on his shoulder and
leaning on his head. The stone is of even color.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) high
$4,000-6,000
PROVENANCE
Salns-Moss Collection, New York, 1970s.
清十八世紀 白玉雕「輩輩封侯」把件
1274
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