Page 20 - Christies Pavillion Sale Fine Chinese Works of Art April 2016 Hong Kong

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A WHITE JADE ‘DRAGONFLY’
18 PENDANT

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The irregularly-shaped pebble is carved and
pierced on both sides with crabapple flowers
growing from a short stem. One side is further
worked to depict a dragonfly flying above the
flower. The semi-translucent stone is of an
even white tone.
2Ω in. (6.3 cm.) long, stand, box

HK$70,000-90,000
US$9,100-12,000

清十八世紀 白玉鏤雕河清海晏珮

PROPERTY FROM THE DUOSHENGZHAI
COLLECTION

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A WHITE JADE ‘DRAGON’
PENDANT

QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

The pendant is carved and pierced as four
dragons, their coiling bodies intertwining to
form a quatrefoil with their feline heads resting
on the borders. The stone is of an even white
tone.
2 in. ( 5 cm.) wide, stand, box

HK$40,000-60,000
US$5,200-7,800

清十八/十九世紀 白玉四龍珮

PROPERTY FROM THE DUOSHENGZHAI
COLLECTION

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A PALE CELADON JADE COVER

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The domed cover is surmounted by a short
finial with slightly flaring sides. The stone is
of an even white tone with a slight greenish-
white tinge with some very minor russet
inclusions.
4¬ in. (11.8 cm.) diam., stand, box

HK$60,000-80,000
US$7,800-10,000

清十八世紀 青白玉蓋