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A CARVED JADE SQUARE-FORM CENSER
17th/18th century
In the shape of an archaic bronze ding, the side walls decorated with
taotie masks standing on four column supports decorated with vertical
lappets, with a dragon-like animal on one side turning its head back
toward a precious pearl supported by floating clouds.
4 1/2in (11.5cm) high

$1,500 - 2,000

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A PAIR OF CARVED SPINACH JADE SCREENS
20th century
Each of the identical pair carved in high relief with figures in an
exuberant garden setting with a gazebo sheltered under trees rising
behind rocks surrounding a winding river, the upper corner carved
with two seated figures in conversation, while two scholars and their
attendants sitting or standing by a large table enjoying a civilized
leisure time, the lower section depicting a sage crossing a bridge
followed by his attendant, the reverse side inscribed with a four-line
poem heightened in gilt; each mounted to a wood frame reticulated
with leafy scrolls.
24 ¼ x 15 3/4in excluding frame (2).
$3,000 - 5,000

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TWO SMALL CARVED JADE PLAQUES
Ming dynasty
Both of rectangular section of gray green color, the first reticulated and
finished to verso and recto to depict a deer amid vine and lotus scroll,
the second carved in relief to one side to depict a dragon amid clouds,
the reverse unpolished.
2 1/2 and 3in (6.4 and 7.8cm) wide (2).
$2,500 - 4,000

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