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8116
A PALE GREEN JADE SEAL PASTE BOX
18th century
The domed cover carved with a fronted five-
petal blossom centered under leafy foliage
and a band of c-commas and volutes, the
base decorated with conjoined whorl patterns
enclosing various flower heads over a shallow
foot ring and recessed base.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) diameter
$4,000 - 6,000

十八世紀 青玉纏枝花紋印泥盒蓋

8117
A WHITE JADE ARCHER’S RING
18th/19th century

Carved in low relief with a blossoming prunus
tree and a key fret border, the inscription in
kaishu script, the stone of an even white tone.
1in (2.5cm) high
$8,000 - 10,000

十八或十九世紀 白玉梅花紋扳指

White jade thumb rings from the Graham 8116
Thewlis Collection sold in our London rooms,
sale 22234, 14 May 2015, lots 137-143.

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