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A GREEN JADE CARVING OF A THREE-
LEGGED TOAD
Qing Dynasty
The mythical creature modelled with bulging
eyes and a warty skin, the wide mouth
releasing a cloud of auspicious smoke and a
pearl, the stone with some russet inclusions.
8cm (3 1/8in) wide 395
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 20,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000
396
A GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING
OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
Qing Dynasty
The powerfully built creature modelled
recumbent with the large head turned up to
the left, with bulging eyes and a single horn,
the haunches flanked with flames, with a
bifurcated tail. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) wide
£2,000 - 3,000
HK$20,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
396
397
A PALE JADE CARVING OF A CELESTIAL
HORSE
Qing Dynasty
The recumbent equine resting on turbulent
waves, with three sacred scrolls balanced on
its back. 6.8cm (2 7/8in) wide
£1,500 - 2,000
HK$15,000 - 20,000
CNY13,000 - 18,000
397
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