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A reticulated pale green and 484 (two views)
russet jade ‘lotus pod and finger
citron’ group
The reticulated pale green stone with streaky
white and russet inclusions, carved as a
flattened lotus pod, with two gnarled finger
citron branches resting atop. 6cm (2 1/4in)
high

£1,500 - 2,000
CNY15,000 - 19,000
HK$18,000 - 24,000

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A pale celadon and russet jade
openwork squirrel and vine
pendant
18th/19th century
Carved with two squirrels clambering
amongst leafy, fruiting vines, the front with a
deep russet patch to the large leaf and lighter
russet mottling to the upper squirrel.
5cm (2in) long.

£600 - 800
CNY5,800 - 7,700
HK$7,100 - 9,400

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Two reticulated pale green jade
vessels
Comprising a flattened pear-shaped vase
and cover and a circular box and cover, each
deeply carved and pierced from a pale, even
stone, with archaistic, angular, interlocking
scrolling chilong designs. The vase 6cm (2
3/8in) high (4).

£1,000 - 1,500
CNY9,700 - 15,000
HK$12,000 - 18,000

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