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A YELLOW JADE BUFFALO
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The recumbent animal is carved with its head
raised, legs tucked under it, and its tail ficked over
its haunches. The stone is of an even yellowish-
green tone with some russet inclusions.
3Ω in. (9 cm.) wide
£6,000-8,000 $7,900-10,000
€6,700-8,900
清 黃玉水牛

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A WHITE AND GREY JADE ‘YINGXIONG’
CARVING
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The jade is carved in the round as an eagle with
outspread wings resting on the shoulder of a
crouching bear with bulging eyes and a trifurcated
tail. The jade is of a creamy tone with dark grey
inclusions.
1æ in. (4.5 cm.)
£7,000-9,000 $9,200-12,000
€7,800-10,000
明 巧色玉雕英雄把件

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