Page 50 - Christie's London May 14, 2019 Important Chinese Jades

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A WHITE JADE 'BUTTERFLY AND MELON' CARVING
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The group is carved following the natural shape of the pebble, with a melon
growing from a gnarled branch, and the curled leaves falling along the side of
the fruit. A small butterfy is carved perched on the other side. The stone is of
an even white tone.
2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long
£6,000-8,000 US$8,000-11,000
€7,000-9,300
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

清 白玉瓜瓞綿綿把件

來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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A WHITE AND BLACK JADE 'BATS AND PEACH' CARVING
18TH CENTURY
The jade is crisply carved in the round with two bats with their wings
outstretched perched on a peach which grows from a gnarled, leafy branch.
The jade is of a pale tone with dramatic black inclusions.
2⅛ in. (5.5 cm.) wide
£6,000-10,000 US$8,000-13,000
€7,000-12,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

清十八世紀 巧色玉福壽雙全把件

來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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