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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF
THE LATE MR. J. L. C. PEARCE (1918-2017)
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A ROSE QUARTZ CARVING OF A
MYTHICAL BEAST
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The beast is carved recumbent with its front and
hind legs tucked under it and its trifurcated tail
ficked over its haunches. The head is carved lifted
with its ears pinned back, alert eyes, and a slightly
opened mouth to reveal its tongue. The stone is of
a translucent pink tone with pale inclusions.
4√ in. (12.3 cm.) wide
£5,000-8,000 $6,600-10,000
€5,600-8,900
清十八/十九世紀 粉晶瑞獸擺件

來源: J. L. C. Pearce先生(1918-2017)
舊藏, 家傳至今

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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CHILONG
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The recumbent beast is carved with the legs
tucked under the body and the head turned to one
side. The spine is well defned and the long tail is
swept to one side. The stone is of a pale even tone.
2æ in. (7 cm.) long
£10,000-15,000 $14,000-20,000
€12,000-17,000

清 白玉螭龍

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