A pair of exceptional and fine white jade boxes and covers Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period

each of stylized form with straight-rising sides, one carved with a finger citron or 'Buddha's hand' fruit to the cover, the box of the same form but left plain, with russet and white inclusions, the other cover carved with a pomegranate accentuated with hexagonal-patterned skin hanging from a curving tree branch, a bee hovering at the fruit, also with a box of the same shape, with white veins and inclusions (4)

Christie's London, 12th July 2005, lot 64.
Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, purchased on 12th March 1974.

The boxes and covers are in good overall condition. There is one tiny nick to the edge of the finger citron cover (at 9 o'clock on the catalogue image).The pomegranate cover has a polished down section at the edge near a small nick (at 4 o'clock in the catalogue image). The color of the covers in the catalogue is more green than on the pieces themselves.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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