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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING 610 611
OF A MANDARIN DUCK
The well-carved bird holding a blossoming
lotus sprig in its beak whilst standing on
tumultuous waves, a large lotus pod to the
side, the russet inclusion skilfully incorporated
in the carving to enhance the large lotus leaf
and blossom against the luminous white jade
stone, wood stand.
9.2cm (3 1/8in) wide (2).

£2,000 - 3,000
CNY17,000 - 26,000 HK$20,000 - 30,000

609
A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE ‘SAN
YANG’ GROUP
The large recumbent ram flanked by two
young, a yin yang symbol amongst clouds
issuing from its mouth, the yellowish green
stone with patches of deep russet, carved
wooden stand.
15.8cm (6 1/4in) wide (2).

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY13,000 - 17,000 HK$15,000 - 20,000

610
A CREAM AND RUSSET JADE CARVING
OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
With the body of a lion, and with a bifurcated
curled horn to the front and bifurcated tail;
the recumbent beast well carved, the details
of the eyebrows and tail well defined, the
stone of a very pale tone with streaked russet
inclusions, wood stand.
11.2cm (4 3/8in) wide (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$8,000 - 12,000

611
A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE CARVING
OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL
The recumbent animal looking straight ahead,
carved with stylised cloud motifs to the joints
of the haunches and shoulders, the stone
polished to a soft hue, wood stand.
14cm (5 1/2in) long (2).

£800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$8,000 - 12,000

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