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A RUSSET AND CELADON JADE PHOENIX
17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER

the bird carved seated with legs tucked beneath the body and wings neatly
folded back over the body and tail feathers, the crested head raised and
looking forward, the stone of pale celadon colour with russet skin and
veining
. , ⅝ .
£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 38,600-58,000 US$ 5,000-7,500

For footnote see p. 131

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