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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
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A WHITE JADE LOTUS LEAF-FORM FLOWER RECEPTACLE
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
The upright receptacle is naturalistically carved in the form of a large lotus leaf with
an undulating rim detailed with a pair of perched mandarin ducks. It is all raised on a
network of long gnarled stems bearing leaves and blossoming lotus flowers, all of which
form the openwork base, with its veins rendered in low relief on the exterior and interior.
6 ƒ in. (16.5 cm.) high
HK$350,000-450,000 US$45,000-58,000

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