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A CELADON AND BROWN JADE MYTHICAL
BEAST
MING DYNASTY
carved recumbent with legs tucked beneath the body, the head raised with
large bulging eyes and jaw open to reveal the sharp teeth, the stone of
mottled light brown and celadon colour
, ⅜ .
£ 2,000-3,000
HK$ 19,300-29,000 US$ 2,500-3,750
For footnote see p. 133
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