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An elegant white and russet jade ‘cranes and
peaches’ group
18th century
Carved with two recumbent red-capped cranes nestled amongst
a peach tree branch issuing two enormous fruits, the bird’s noble
features and distinctive plumage delicately incised, the stone of an
even white hue with russet inclusions.
9.5cm (3 3/4in) wide
£12,000 - 18,000
CNY120,000 - 170,000
HK$140,000 - 210,000
Compare with a white jade crane and peaches group illustrated in
R. Kleiner, Chinese Jades From the Collection of Alan and Simone
Hartman, London 1996, p. 251, no. 200.
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