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PROPERTY FROM THE JUNKUNC COLLECTION
735
A WHITE JADE PLAQUE
18TH CENTURY
The rectangular plaque is carved in relief on
one side with an inscription reading, pei yi guan
de, which may be translated as "observe virtues
through the pendant," followed by a signature,
Zigang. The stone is of even white tone.
2º in. (5.5 cm) wide, cloth box

$6,000-8,000
PROVENANCE:
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 1946.
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.

瓊肯珍藏
清十八世紀 白玉「佩以觀德」珮
來源:
Ralph M. Chait 藝廊, 紐約, 1946年。
735 史蒂芬‧瓊肯三世 (1978年逝) 珍藏。

PROPERTY FROM THE JUNKUNC COLLECTION
736
A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The bodhisattva is shown standing with body
slightly swayed to the side while holding a scepter
in the left hand and a scroll in the right hand. The
hair is drawn up and secured by a headdress
centered by a seated Amitabha Buddha. The stone
is of even white color.
6 in. (15 cm.) high

$8,000-12,000
PROVENANCE:
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.

瓊肯珍藏
清十八/十九世紀 白玉觀音立像
來源:
史蒂芬‧瓊肯三世 (1978年逝) 珍藏。

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