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~458
A PALE CELADON JADE ‘MYTHICAL
BEAST’ GROUP
18TH CENTURY

The group is carved as a horned mythical
beast, its bushy tail ficked over its
haunches, a similar, smaller creature at its
side with a lotus spray in its mouth. The
stone is of an even tone with small russet
inclusions.
3Ω in. (9 cm.) wide, hongmu stand

£2,500-4,000 $3,200-5,000
€2,900-4,600

PROVENANCE 458

Property of Miss Anne Makeig Jones (b.
1934), a direct descendant of the revered
British Potter, Josiah Wedgwood I (1730
-1795), acquired in England prior to 1970.

清十八世紀 青白玉瑞獸把件

~459
A PALE CELADON JADE ‘CAT’
GROUP
18TH CENTURY

The group is carved and pierced as a cat
and kitten with a large insect. The stone
is of an even tone.
2¡ in. (6 cm.) long, hongmu stand

£2,000-3,000 $2,600-3,800
€2,400-3,500

459 PROVENANCE

Property of Miss Anne Makeig Jones (b.
1934), a direct descendant of the revered
British Potter, Josiah Wedgwood I (1730
-1795), acquired in England prior to 1970.

清十八世紀 青白玉雙貓把件

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