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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE ‘CATS’ GROUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

明 白玉俏色雙貛把件

The russet skin of the pebble is efectively employed in this naturalistic and detailed carving of the group of
cats, with the larger feline half coiled around the smaller. The stone of a rich russet tone with areas of white
highlighting the details.

2√ in. (9.8 cm.) wide

£6,000-8,000 $9,200-12,000
€8,200-11,000

PROVENANCE:

Christie’s Hong Kong, 2 November 1999, lot 835.
From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970 and 1976.

來源: 歐洲私人珍藏，於1970-1976年間購入；1999年11月2日於香港佳士得
拍賣， 拍品第835號

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