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THREE JADE CARVINGS 156
19th/20th century
Comprising: A pale green jade carving of a
lady holding a peony stem, one hand held
behind her back, concealed beneath a deep
sleeve, wood stand; a pale jade carving of a
seated monkey holding a peach; and a pale
green and russet jade pendant carved as a
butterfly beside a fruiting, leafy stem, metal
clasp.
The largest 8.5cm (3.3/8in) long. (4).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,300 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

Provenance
An English private collection, assembled in
Hong Kong from 1967-1989, and thence by
descent.

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A GROUP OF JADE AND HARD STONE
VESSELS
Qing Dynasty
Comprising: a green jade flattened pear-
shaped vase carved with lotus flower heads,
extensively carved wood stand; a spinach
green wine cup; a pale green jade wine cup
with chilong handle; a chicken-bone jade
reticulated cup; and a small red and orange
agate pouring vessel.
The vase: 17.1cm (6 3/4in) high (6).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,300 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

Provenance
An American private collection.

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A GROUP OF THREE JADE CARVINGS
19th century
Comprising: a pale green and mushroom
coloured group of a boy and cub; a white
jade openwork plaque carved with a phoenix
beside bamboo, mounted as a brooch; and
a pale jade thumb ring, carved with archaistic
dragons and phoenix confronting shou
emblems.
The plaque 5.7cm (2.1/4in) long. (3).

£800 - 1,200
CNY7,300 - 11,000
HK$8,800 - 13,000

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