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A WHITE JADE ‘LOTUS’ WASHER
18TH CENTURY
清十八世紀 白玉束蓮洗
The washer is carved following the shape of the pebble as a lotus leaf, and adorned with further leaves and
lotus blooms, with their stems all tied together by a ribbon. The softly polished stone has an even white
tone with areas of russet includions.
7 cm. (2 æ in.) long
£10,000-15,000 $16,000-23,000
€14,000-20,000
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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A QILIN
18TH-19TH CENTURY
清十八／十九世紀 白玉麒麟
The mythical beast is intricately carved and pierced with the head facing forwards and the legs neatly
tucked under the body. The bushy tail is detailed with incisions. The stone is of an even pale tone.
2¿ in. (5.3 cm.) wide
£6,000-8,000 $9,200-12,000
€8,200-11,000
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