Lot 305
  • 305

TWO SMALL PALE CELADON JADE CARVINGS QING DYNASTY

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • jade
comprising a study of two boys, the larger holding a lingzhi sprig across his shoulders, the smaller standing on a drum and holding onto a string of cash; and a carving of two ducks, side by side with their heads turned back and grasping lingzhi sprigs in their beaks; together with a figure of a recumbent qilin (3)

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Condition

The carving of the two boys and ducks are in overall good condition. The qilin has a section of the sprig missing.
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