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A GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE
‘RABBIT’ TOGGLE
SONG-MING DYNASTY (960-1644)
The rabbit is carved following the countours of the
stone in a crouched position with its fore and back
legs tucked under the body and the ears laid back.
The stone is of an even, pale greenish-white tone
with russet striations.
1¬ in. (4.2 cm.) long
£6,000-8,000 $7,900-10,000
€6,700-8,900
宋/明 青白玉兔

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A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET
JADE ‘BIRD’ TOGGLE
SONG-MING DYNASTY (960-1644)
The bird is carved in the round with its wings
outstretched, legs tucked beneath, and its tail
spread. The details of its feathers are fnely
incised. The jade is of a pale tone with some russet
inclusions.
2¿ in. (5.3 cm.)
£8,000-12,000 $11,000-16,000
€9,000-13,000
宋/明 青白玉鳥

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