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A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT DUCK A SMALL WHITE JADE ‘ELEPHANT AND BOYS’ GROUP
18TH CENTURY 18TH CENTURY
The duck is shown facing forward and grasping in its beak the stem of the The fattened carving depicts a blanket-draped elephant fanked by two
lotus fower that rests on its back. A strap spans its chest and the wings attendants, one holding a stem of lingzhi, the other a vase from which
and tail are carved with archaistic motifs. There is a russet-stained faw escapes lingzhi-shaped vapor that drifts across the top of the elephant
line and scattered dark brown markings. where two bats are in fight. The stone is of even white color.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm.) wide
$8,000-12,000 $15,000-20,000
清十八世紀 白玉寶鴨啣蓮把件
PROVENANCE
Distinguished private collection, England.
清十八世紀 白玉太平有象把件
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