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A ‘FOReIgNeR TeAsINg buddhIsT lIONs’
JAde gROuP, KANgXI PeRIOd
China, 1662-1722. The translucent celadon jade is mottled with dark-
brown, russet and mushroom-colored inclusions. The finely carved
work shows a foreigner holding a brocade ball with its bands as well as
two Buddhist lion cubs chasing the ball.
Provenance: From an English private estate.
condition: Good condition with some old wear and minor areas of
natural erosion to the mineral. Fine patina.

Weight: 74.8 g
Dimensions: Height 7 cm
The foreigner wears a distinct headband and a long-sleeved tunic tied with
a wide sash around the waist. Note how the russet inclusions in the face are
cleverly used by the lapidary to simulate the man’s beard!
Auction result comparison: Compare with a mottled yellow jade carving of
9 cm with the same subject at Christies New york in Fine Chinese Ceramics
And Works Of Art, 19 March 2008, lot 418, sold for USD $67,000.

青玉雕舞獅擺件，康熙
中國，1662-1722。半透明的青玉帶斑駁黑褐色及赤褐色内沁。 一個外國人拿著綉球
及其織錦緞帶以及小獅子在戯毬。
來源：英國私人遺產
品相：品相良好，一些老磨損，石料有輕微天然腐蝕。包漿細膩。
重量：74.8 克
尺寸：高 7 厘米
estimate euR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

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