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A MOTTLED JADE CARVING OF A QILIN
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The mythical beast is carved recumbent with its head facing towards the back.
The jade is of a white tone with dark grey striations.
3 cm. (7.5 cm.) wide
£10,000-15,000 US$14,000-20,000
€12,000-18,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.
明 白玉灰斑麒麟把件
來源: 地藏山房珍藏,台北,於1970至1990年間入藏
(reverse)
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