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PROPERTY FROM THE LEVER COLLECTION

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A PAIR OF ZITAN BOXES AND COVERS INSET WITH SPINACH-
JADE PLAQUES
CIRCA 1900

The rectangular boxes are carved around the sides with geometrical motifs

bordered at the top by a band of bats and fowers. The covers are each inset

with a spinach-jade plaque incised with landscapes.

3¿ in. (8 cm.) high x 7¬ in. (19.5 cm.) wide x 4¬ in. (12 cm.) deep           (2)

£3,000-5,000                                                         $4,300-7,000
                                                                     €3,800-6,300

PROVENANCE:

Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.

約1900年 紫檀嵌碧玉牌方蓋盒

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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE TWO-HANDLED VASE
19TH CENTURY

The vase is carved to each side with a circular section enclosing elaborate
lotus scrolls below three stylised upright leaves on the neck. The sides are
carved with two scroll handles.
12 in. (30.4 cm.) high

£5,000-8,000                                                   $7,100-11,000
                                                             €6,300-10,000

PROVENANCE:

Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.

清十九世紀 碧玉纏枝蓮紋雙耳扁瓶

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