A PAIR OF SPINACH-GREEN JADE PARADISE FLY-CATCHERS EARLY 20TH CENTURY

each bird carved as if on a wood perch, the head to the side and beak open, with incised details to the feathers and talons, the stone of an even, translucent spinach-green color with black flecks, fitted stands and fitted box and covers (10)

Collection of the Hon. Lewis Clark, Minister-Counselor and Charge D’Affaires of the United States embassy in China, stationed in Canton in the 1940s, and thence by descent.

Both birds in overall fair condition with only minor expected wear to the surface. One with a restored break to the upper beak. The other with a restored break to the crest feather. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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