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A SMALL JADE TOGGLE OF CATS AND A MOUSE A SMALL JADE CARVING OF TWO CATS
The cat and kitten shown with a mouse that has been trapped 19th century
between their heads, the fur of the cats defined in tiny incised lines, The pebble of flattened ovoid shape deeply undercut and polished
their tails, legs and the tail of the rodent all deeply undercut to form to a soft luster as two cats facing one another head to toe, their fur
suspension loops, the stone of off-white hue polished to a soft luster. suggested by tiny incised lines on their tails, the pale greenish-white
2 1/8in (5.4cm) long stone marked with some tiny dark inclusions and a natural fissure line.
2 1/4in (5.8cm) long
US$2,500 - 3,000
US$1,500 - 2,500

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