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A PAIR OF JADEITE FIGURES OF LONG-TAILED BIRDS
Early 20th century
Carved from a semi-translucent stone with green and greyish
inclusions as a pair of long-tailed birds perched atop craggy rock
formations.
Each 24cm (9 3/4in) high (2).

£500 - 800
CNY4,400 - 7,100
HK$5,500 - 8,800

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A JADEITE PENDANT PLAQUE
19th century
Carved with Buddhist lions, a luduan and phoenix amongst swirling
clouds, attached cord with rose quartz bead.
6.5cm (2.1/2in) long.

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

The present lot comes with a GCS certificate no. 78143-84 stating that
the natural jadeite jade is wax impregnated only.
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TWO ARCHAIC JADE ‘FISH’ PENDANTS
Western Zhou Dynasty
The first green and calcified jade piece carved as a stylised fish with
dorsal fins, the head with an aperture; the second grey and calcified
jade piece similarly carved. The largest: 10.5cm (4 1/8in) wide (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,100 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

Provenance
The Sze Yuan Tang Collection, acquired in Hong Kong circa
1980s-1990s

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For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. ASIAN ART - PART II | 269