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JADE VESSEL WITH FO-
LIONS AND HANDLES
Jade with apple green veining
China, 19 Century
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Wide mouth with a straight
lip. Recessed base with an
oval, high foot rim. One
side with a relief depiction
of a fo-lion with brocade
ball between rocks and ruyi
elements, the other side with
a squirrel among branches.
The neck is ornate with large
leaves, the sides have adorned
with open worked handles.
Lid of jade with a knob in the
shape of a fo-lion. 59 60
FINELY CHISELLED JADE, SHAPED LIKE A BUTTERFLY JADE CARVING OF FISHES AND AUSPICIOUS SYMBOLS
Shape: Vase Jade (nephrite) Greenish-white jade
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A JADE ‘BUDAI’ WITH STAND 14.5 CM, WIDTH mouth 3.6
Jade and wood CM, WIDTH neck 4.5 CM This jade from the Qing dynasty has been carved into a figural representation Depiction of fishes, a bat, a double gourd and other auspicious symbols.
China, later 20 Century Condition: Good condition of a butterfly. The winged creature is often used in connection with young
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with only slight signs of age men who have fallen in love. The jade features a reticulated design and a finely Shape: Fine open work décor and carved elements in a multi-stage relief
A well-carved jade Budai with some calcification to the back. and wear such as small chips chiseled surface. The nephrite jade stone is white and shows gray inclusions as Dimensions: 5 x 9.5 CM
With fitted wood stand. and traces of glue on the well as black and red remnants of having been hand-painted. It has a very fine Condition: Good condition with only a few age-related signs of wear, such as a
stopper polish and oily surface. The reticulated areas make it possible to use this artwork chip on the tail of the fish
Shape: Jade in figural shape and fitted stand Provenance: From a Spanish as a pendant. Appealing, delicate craftsmanship. Provenance: From a German private collection, Baden-Württemberg
Dimensions: 8.5 x 14 x 6.5 CM (H x L x W) private collection, Bilbao
Condition: Good condition – stand with small chip Shape: Figural representation of a butterfly Estimate EUR 200,-
Provenance: From an American private collection Estimate EUR 300,- Dimensions: HEIGHT 3.3 CM, WIDTH 5.5 CM Starting price EUR 100,-
Starting price EUR 150,- Condition: Very good condition with the usual traces of age
Estimate EUR 150,- Provenance: From a Central German private collection
Starting price EUR 75,-
Estimate EUR 150,-
Starting price EUR 75,-

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MIXED LOT OF TWELVE JADEITE AND AGATE RINGS A MIXED LOT OF VARIOUS JADE AND STONE OBJECTS FOUR JADE ORNAMENTS IN WHITE AND GREEN NEPHRITE CARVING OF A MANDARIN
Jadeite, agate Jade and stone Jade (nephrite) in white and green DUCK WITH A PEACH BRANCH
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China, earlier 20 Century China, 20 Century or earlier China, Qing Dynasty or earlier Green-brown nephrite
China, Qing Dynasty
Eleven jadeite and one agate ring. Consisting of a mythical jade animal carved in Song style but later, a qilong These four jade ornaments are crafted from the popular spinach green
bracelet, made of jade or some other hardstone, a rabbit belt buckle carved respectively white jade. Both finger ornaments are actually archer’s rings; they Compact depiction of a mandarin duck holding
Shape: Ring-shaped of soapstone, one fish pendant and one phoenix pair ornament made of have three small holes each. The two green pieces of jade are shaped like jue a branch with peach fruits in its beak. Three-
Dimensions: DIAMETER 1.9 – 2.2 CM celadon-white jade and three small human figures, possibly calcified white earrings. The wedge-shaped opening could be used to attach the jewels to an dimensional carving whose form is reminiscent
Condition: Good condition jade from the Zhou dynasty. earlobe. of a palm stone.
Provenance: From an American private collection
Shape: Various shapes and figural designs Shape: Finger ornaments – archers’ rings Shape: Foot shaped as small waves
Estimate EUR 50,- Dimensions: LENGTH 4.5 – 8 CM Dimensions: HEIGHT earrings 4 CM and WIDTH 3.4 CM; HEIGHT finger Dimensions: 7 x 8 CM
Starting price EUR 25,- Condition: All in good condition, one of the phoenix pair ornaments broken ornaments 3 CM and WIDTH 2.5 CM Condition: Good condition with light signs of
Provenance: From a Canadian private collection Condition: Good condition with only slight traces of age and wear; the surfaces wear consistent with age
of the finger ornaments have an oily coat and well-polished appearance Provenance: From a Spanish private
Estimate EUR 100,- Provenance: From an Austrian private collection collection, Bilbao
Starting price EUR 50,-
Estimate EUR 50,- Estimate EUR 200,-
Starting price EUR 25,- Starting price EUR 100,-

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