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A CELADON JADE RAM
MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER

the recumbent beast with its hoofed legs tucked under its body, the small
head tilted slightly upwards with its horns curved back, detailed with fine
incisions throughout, the stone of mottled celadon and brown tones
. , ¼ .
£ 4,000-6,000
HK$ 38,600-58,000 US$ 5,000-7,500

For footnote see p. 134

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