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A SONG-STYLE YELLOW JADE ‘HAWK’
PENDANT
17TH/18TH CENTURY
carved naturalistically with the bird in flight with legs drawn up and wings
outstretched, the stone of a warm yellow colour with attractive russet
inclusions skilfully worked to depict a light brown body, pierced at the neck
for suspension
. , ⅛ .
£ 6,000-8,000
HK$ 58,000-77,500 US$ 7,500-10,000
For footnote see p. 135
MENAGERIE 99
