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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ‘CHILONG’
PLAQUE
YUAN/MING DYNASTY
modelled in openwork in the form of a chilong with a centred front facing
head, its muscular body and curling bifurcated tail depicted amid ruyi cloud
scrolls, the even celadon stone accentuated with attractive russet skin
. , ⅜ .
£ 5,000-7,000
HK$ 48,300-67,500 US$ 6,300-8,700
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