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A jade inset wood ruyi sceptre                                          A group of jade carvings
19th century                                                            17th century and later
The three pale green jade plaques variously carved with leafy fruiting  Comprising: A pale green jade reticulated buckle carved with birds; a
branches, and vases of finger citrons and pomegranate sprays, glazed    white jade pear-shaped snuff bottle, stopper; a green and russet jade
case and wood stand.                                                    carving of a praying mantis on a leaf; a green and russet jade carving
52cm (20 1/2in) long (3).                                               of a mandarin duck atop a lotus leaf; a small white jade carving of a
                                                                        ram; a white jade archaistic blade; a green and black mottled jade
£1,500 - 2,000       HK$18,000 - 24,000                                 carving of a dog.
CNY14,000 - 19,000	                                                     The snuff bottle: 5.6cm (2 1/4in) high (8).

                                                                        £1,500 - 2,000       HK$18,000 - 24,000
                                                                        CNY14,000 - 19,000	

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