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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF CHAO SZE KWONG GEORGE 十七至十八世紀 白玉鴛鴦
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘MANDARIN 來源：
DUCKS’ GROUP 趙從衍（1912-1999年）收藏，此後家族傳承
17TH – 18TH CENTURY
the two birds depicted swimming alongside each other with
one turned backwards looking at the other, their beaks
clutching curved stems of lotus flowers or leaves, the stone of
an even white tone flecked with russet
5.3 cm, 2⅛ in.
PROVENANCE
Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999), and thence by descent in
the family.
HK$ 50,000-60,000
US$ 6,500-7,700
CHINESE ART INCLUDING SELECTED WORKS OF ART FROM THE T.Y. CHAO FAMILY COLLECTION 69
