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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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