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VARIOUS PROPERTIES

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A CELADON JADE ‘LOTUS AND
DUCK’ VASE
18TH CENTURY

The vase is carved as a large lotus leaf
supported on trailing stems that form the
base, a lotus pod to the side. A small duck
sits on the edge of the leaf. The stone is of
an even celadon tone.
4æ in. (12 cm.) high, carved wood stand

£1,500-2,500 $1,900-3,100
€1,800-2,900

PROVENANCE

Property from an Old European
Collection, acquired in the 1960s to
1970s.

清十八世紀 青玉荷塘鴛鴦瓶
來源: 歐洲私人舊藏, 於1960年代及
1970年代購入

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A PALE CELADON JADE ‘BIXIE AND
CHILONG’ WATER POT
17TH CENTURY OR LATER

The mythical animal is carved in relief
with its head turned to the side, the
aperture on its back fanked by two
chilong dragons. The stone is of a pale
celadon tone.
4¿ in. (10.4 cm.) wide

£3,000-5,000 $3,800-6,300
€3,500-5,800

十七世紀或更晚 青白玉瑞獸水丞

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