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TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS

18th century
The first carved as a twisting goldfish amongst
shells, the very white stone flecked with russet
patches; the second carved as a smiling boy
riding atop a goose holding a long lotus flower
stem in its beak, the stone of a very pale
green hue. 5.4cm (2 1/8in) high

£3,000 - 5,000 635
CNY26,000 - 43,000 HK$30,000 - 50,000

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A CREAM AND RUSSET JADE CARVING
OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
Ming Dynasty
The leonine beast standing four square, the
short muzzle holding a lingzhi spray that curls
over the rear haunches, the stone of a whitish
hue, with deep russet inclusions.
5.6cm (2 1/4in) wide

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

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A PAIR OF WHITE JADE-INSET SILVER
BELT BUCKLES
Each reticulated plaque carved with a writhing
fish dragon, the stone of an even very pale
celadon hue, set into a silver back with a
single loop with butterfly motifs.
Each: 7.7cm (3in) wide (2).

£800 - 1,200 636
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$8,000 - 12,000

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