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PROPERTY FROM AN OLD EUROPEAN COLLECTION

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TWO MINIATURE JADE CONG
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER

The frst is of square form with rounded corners carved in relief with

four ribbed columns. The stone is of a mottled pale beige and dark

brown tone with inclusions and fecks. The second cong is of square

section, carved to the exterior with stylised taotie masks. The stone

is of a greyish celadon tone with inclusions.

2¿ in. (5.5 cm.) high (2)

£1,200-1,800 $1,700-2,500
€1,600-2,300

PROVENANCE:

The frst: With Max, Belgium, 1942.
From the Collection of Henri Michel (1885-1981) and then by
descent.

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明或更早 玉小琮一組兩件 來源: 於1942年購
自比利時古董商Max，Henri Michel (1885-1981)珍
藏由家族收藏至今

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A MOTTLED GREY JADE ‘TIGER-FISH’ PLAQUE
PROBABLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

The plaque is carved in the form of a mythical beast with tiger head and fsh tail with later incised details.
The stone is of a mottled grey tone with beige and russet inclusions, striations and small scattered areas of
calcifcation.
14¬ in. (37.5 cm.) long, wood stand

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

PROVENANCE:

With Verheyleweghen, Brussels, Belgium, 1943.
From the Collection of Henri Michel (1885-1981) and then by descent.

明或更晚 灰玉蟠龍 來源：於1943年購自比利時古董商
Verheyleweghen,Henri Michel (1885-1981)珍藏由家族收藏至今

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