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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SWISS COLLECTION

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A JADEITE VASE AND COVER
19TH CENTURY

The fattened baluster form vase has two mask handles with loose
rings. The body is carved in low relief with a wide band of stylised
C-scroll motifs above a lappet border. The cover is joined to the
vase with a linked chain and surmounted by a fowering branch.
The stone is of a mottled green hue with some brown inclusions.
8Ω in. (21.5 cm.) high, wood stand

£8,000-12,000 $12,000-17,000
€11,000-15,000

PROVENANCE:

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed between 1963
and 1980.

清十九世紀 翠玉雙瑞獸活環耳帶鏈蓋瓶

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A PALE GREY JADE CENSER AND WOOD
COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

The censer is supported on a splayed foot and is carved
with a triple row of raised nodes below an incised
band of yin yang symbols and geometrical fgures. The
sides are carved with twin loop handles terminating
in dragon’s heads. The openworked wood cover has
a fruit-shaped agate fnial. The stone is of a pale grey
tone with some dark grey veins.
8º in. (21 cm.) wide across handles, carved wood stand

£4,000-6,000 $5,800-8,600
€5,100-7,600

PROVENANCE:

Property from a Private Swiss Collection, amassed
between 1963 and 1980.

明 青玉雙龍耳爐

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