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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG COLLECTOR
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A YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A FINGER CITRON
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The fruit is finely and naturalistically carved with long tapering
tendrils which form the lobes of the fruit, next to a smaller fruit,
both growing from a leafy branch. The jade is of an even yellowish
tone cleverly carved utilising the russet skin as highlights.
2 ƒ in. (6.5 cm.) long
HK$80,000-150,000 US$11,000-19,000

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THE PROPERTY OF A NORTH AMERICAN
COLLECTOR
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A WHITE JADE ‘THREE RAMS’
GROUP
QING DYNASTY, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
The stone is exquisitely carved in the round
depicting a large, recumbent ram emitting
a wispy cloud scroll from its mouth
gathering in openwork coils to support a
yin-yang symbol floating on its back. It is
accompanied by two young rams playfully
clambering on its side and its back. The
well-polished stone is of an even white
tone.
4 æ in. (12.1 cm.) wide, wood stand
HK$180,000-300,000
US$24,000-38,000
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