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A WHITE JADE BOX AND COVER
18th century, the inscription later
Of rounded rectangular shape, with curved sides rising to the edge
of the box and cover, the lip of both box and cover decorated with a
key-fret border, the top of the cover carved with stylized taotie masks
facing each side, surrounding a central oval cartouche enclosing a
nine-character inscription, the stone of varied white hue with russet
inclusions.
2 3/4in (7cm) long
US$1,000 - 1,500
十八世紀 白玉饕餮紋蓋盒 款後加

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A WHITE JADE PLAQUE WITH RABBITS
Zhiting mark
Carved to one side with three rabbits glancing upwards, the reverse
with a four-line inscription in running script, signed Zhiting, the stone
an even white tone.
2in (5cm) long
US$5,000 - 7,000
白玉玉兔紋牌 《芝亭》款

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