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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'BAT AND GOURD' CARVING
18TH CENTURY
The group is fnely carved in the round as two double gourds, one large and one
small, surrounded by large leaves and coiling vines all growing from a gnarled
stem. A bat is perched on the base of the larger gourd. The stone is of an even
white tone with russet inclusions skillfully integrated into the design.
3⅛ in. (8.2 cm.) high
£15,000-20,000 US$20,000-27,000
€18,000-23,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

清十八世紀 白玉帶皮巧雕福祿萬代擺件

來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏 (reverse)

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