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A WHITE JADE PENDANT OF A MYTHICAL
BEAST, BIXIE
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The mythical beast is modelled recumbent with its head turned
to one side and tail flicked over its haunches. The bulging eyes
and nobbled backbone are well defined, and the mane and tail are
decorated with incised detail. The stone is of an even white tone
with a russet inclusion to the tail.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) long, box
HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000

PROVENANCE
Rasti Chinese Art, Hong Kong

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A CELADON JADE ARCHER’S RING
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Of characteristic cylindrical shape, the ring is well carved around
the exterior in standard script with an Imperial inscription ending
with a four-character dedication reading Qianlong yu ti, followed
by a Qian triagram emblem and a seal reading Long, all between
key fret borders.
1 ¿ in. (3 cm.) diam.
HK$200,000-300,000 US$26,000-38,000

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