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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG COLLECTOR
                                                           3024
                                                           A YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE AND COVER
                                                           QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
                                                           The small bottle is carved in tapering form with a slightly convex
                                                           base and is fashioned with two small upright loop handles at the
                                                           shoulder. The stepped cover is affixed with an oval finial with an
                                                           aperture for suspension. The stone is of a pale yellow tone with
                                                           some pale russet highlights.
                                                           2 æ in. (7 cm.) high overall
                                                           HK$80,000-150,000               US$11,000-19,000


                                                           ᪺ڊՌˡ☹   㷍ἕᦙ⡪㸭ᵜ⯰૑



                               3024














         THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
         3025

         A JADEITE ‘SQUIRREL AND GRAPES’ PENDANT
         Of rounded rectangular form, the pendant is carved to depict a
         squirrel clambering amidst large leaves and clusters of grapes.
         1 ƒ in. (4.5 cm.) high
         HK$150,000-260,000              US$20,000-33,000
         A gemmological certificate from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited
         confirms the present lot is natural green jadeite.

         ⠣ἕᖳ㸔⮚⭌♄Ḡ
         ᫉଍⣌㲞ᳰℱ⒢㦶໸ԋᇵ᳭㉹卿㌴༰ἃ഍὞⓷ℱ㐏⩀⨿ǯ                                         3025 (two views ݦ㬷)













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