Lot 23
  • 23

Two Fine Small White Jade Figures Late Qing Dynasty

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

the first depicting a small boy in flowing garments, his shaved head with a topknot encircled by a flowing scarf, beating a circular drum on stand, the white stone with russet-brown patches to the edge of drum and stand; the other figure depicting a recumbent ram with serpentine horns, head turned over its shoulder, the white stone with small russet flecks and white inclusions, both well-carved and polished (2)

Condition

both in excellent condition
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