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A WHITE JADE 'DUCK AND LOTUS' CARVING
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The duck is carved with its two feet tucked underneath it, holding the end of
a leafy lotus stem in its mouth. The wing feathers and fower details are fnely
incised. The stone is of an even, pale tone with some russet inclusions which
have been skillfully incorporated into the lotus.
2⅛ in. (5.5 cm.) wide
£6,000-8,000 US$8,000-11,000
€7,100-9,300
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

清十八/十九世紀 白玉寶鴨銜蓮把件

來源：地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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A YELLOWISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A DUCK
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bird is carved with its head raised, wings folded on its back, and legs
tucked under its body. It clutches a water weed in its beak with the leaves
trailing along the side of its body. The stone is of a pale caramel tone.
2⅛ in. (5.3 cm.) long
£4,000-6,000 US$5,300-7,900
€4,700-7,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

明 黃白玉寶鴨把件

來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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