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AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON JADE ‘BIXIE’
WATER DROPPER
MING DYNASTY

the beast crouching on all fours with flame-like protrusions extending from
each leg and a large bifurcated tail, the head with large eyes and flame-like
mane raised and alert, the mouth and back pierced with an aperture, the
stone of pale celadon colour with pale caramel inclusions
 , ⅛ .
£ 12,000-16,000
HK$ 116,000-155,000 US$ 14,900-19,900

For footnote see p. 133

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