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Lot 22
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A CELADON JADE ‘MANDARIN DUCK’ GROUP 17TH CENTURY

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
carved recumbent with a smaller duck cuddling behind, each depicted with wings tucked to the sides, all supported on a curled lotus leaf issuing from a bundle of ribbon-tied stems, the stone of an even celadon tone with russet veins, wood stand

Condition

Of a less yellowish tone than as seen in the catalogue image. Several chips to the edges, the largest to one stem measuring 25mm, and another to a seperate stem (12mm) and other small chips elsewhere. Natural stone flaws.
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