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A WHITE JADE HAIR
22 ORNAMENT

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The hair pin is carved to one side with
alternating stylised characters of fu and shou
roundels, (‘prosperity’ and ‘longevity’). One
end is carved with a floral form terminal. The
stone is of an even white tone with a pale
celadon tinge.
10Ω in. (16.6 cm.) long, stand, box

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

清 白玉福壽雙全扁方

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TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The first is a hair pin of slender arching
form, carved to one end with a dragon-head
terminal. The second is carved in the round as
a recumbent mythical animal, modelled with
bulging eyes, a snout-like nose and a single
horn. Both stones are of an even white tone
with some minor opaque and russet inclusions.
Largest: 4Ω in. (11.5 cm.) long, box

HK$50,000-70,000 US$6,500-9,000

清 白玉龍首髮簪及白玉瑞獸把件

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TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The first is plainly carved as a compressed
circular box and cover. The second is a snuff
bottle of slighlty tapering ovoid shape, carved
to the narrow sides with lion mask and fixed
ring handles.
Largest: 3º in. (8.3 cm.) high, box

HK$50,000-70,000 US$6,500-9,000

清 白玉鼻煙壺及圓蓋盒