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990
A CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATION
Of natural boulder-form, carved with a blooming lotus blossom and a
bud sheltered by large leaves, the matrix of predominantly russet color,
marked with gray and red patches.
2 1/4 x 2 x 3 1/4in (5.7 x 5 x 8.2cm)
$1,000 - 2,000

991
A LAVENDER JADE BANGLE
Of toroid form with gilt hinge and clasp mounts and carved with
flowering branches, the matrix in alternating hues of green and
lavender.
2 3/8in (2.4cm) interior diameter
$1,500 - 2,500

992
A JADE CARVING OF A DUCK
993 The plump bird holding a tadpole in its beak, its feathers rendered in
incised lines, carved from a gray-toned matrix displaying russet and
darker gray inclusions.
4 1/2in (11.4cm) long

$1,500 - 2,500
993
FOUR CARVED SEALS
Including three jadeite seals of mottled pale green and russet
coloration, and one gray and brown nephrite seal of square profile,
topped with an arched loop finial.
15/16 to 1 7/8in (2.4 to 4.8cm) high (4).

$1,000 - 2,000
994
THREE JADE CARVINGS
Including a pendant with russet inclusions and carved with lotus, a seal
surmounted with a monkey finial, and carving of two rams.
3 1/8in (8cm) length of largest (3).

$1,000 - 1,500
994

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