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A rare archaistic jade dragon with russet skin
18th/19th century
The coiling dragon presented with a spiky spine and stylized wings, its
head touching its lithe tail, its jaw gaping to reveal its tongue; the stone
an intricate combination of white and rich russet coloration.
2 5/16in (5.9cm) wide
$10,000 - 15,000

8156

A gray and white nephrite peony blossom form
water coupe
17th/18th century
Elegantly carved and hollowed out with four tiers of petals enclosed by

a cluster of leaves, the stem of the flower realistically forming the base

of the vessel, carved from the mottled white stone displaying gray

patches to the petals.

5 1/4in (13.4cm) long

$15,000 - 25,000

Provenance 8157
The Harold E. Stack Collection of Chinese Jades

8157
A Ming style handled jade bowl
Qing dynasty
Raised on a circular low foot, the globular cup carved in low relief
with cavorting chilong in clouds set under a key fret band at the rim
accented by paired ring handles with up-turned flanges, the stone a
‘chicken-bone’ color with dark grey patches and vermilion spots.
2 in (5.1cm) high
3 in (7.6cm) diameter
$5,000 - 8,000

Provenance
The Harold E. Stack Collection of Chinese Jades

8157

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