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A YELLOW JADE OWL
SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (960-1368)
Carved with bulbous eyes and a pointed beak, the top of the bird’s head is detailed with
a ruyi halo. The wings and body are further decorated with fine incisions to depict its
plumage. The neck is pierced at an angle with two holes connecting to each other.
1 º in. (4 cm.) high
HK$80,000-120,000US$11,000-16,000
宋/元 黃玉鴞
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