Lot 181
  • 181

A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS 17TH/19TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

comprising: a carving of an elephant standing with his head turned right; a jade belt buckle carved as two chilong dragons; a grey jade plaque carved with a boy clutching a bunch of millet; and a pale celadon jade carving of a deer and its young

Condition

The carvings are in good overall condition with the exception of a small chip to the front paw and a crack running through the stem of the lingzhi of the deer and young.
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