A CELADON JADE CARVING OF NINE PEACHES QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

of horizontal orientation, the large boulder worked in the round with a cluster of nine succulent peaches, borne on intertwined gnarled stems in openwork forming the base, issuing furled veined leaves in shoots of two and three, the stone of a pale celadon tone with russet patches, wood stand

The carving is in overall good condition. There are a few minute bruises and tiny nibbling to the fragile extremities as can be expected, with tiny sections possibly lightly polished.
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