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A WHITE JADE 'TWIN-HOUND' CARVING
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The group is elegantly carved in the round as two hounds, one recumbent and
the other resting on the companion's haunches. Each hound holds part of a
leafy lingzhi sprig in its mouth. The stone is of an even, white, tone.
2⅜ in. (6 cm.) wide
£8,000-12,000 US$11,000-16,000
€9,300-14,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.
清乾隆 白玉雙犬
來源:地藏山房珍藏,台北,於1970至1990年間入藏
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A GREENISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A RAM
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The animal is carved recumbent with its legs tucked beneath it. Its head is
turned backwards, grasping a leafy lingzhi branch in its mouth. The stone is of
an even tone.
2⅛ in. (5.5 cm.) wide
£5,000-8,000 US$6,700-11,000
€5,800-9,200
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.
明十七世紀 青白玉羊羊如意把件
來源:地藏山房珍藏,台北,於1970至1990年間入藏
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