Lot 625
  • 625

TWO JADE PIG CARVINGS AND A GILT-BRONZE BEAR MING AND QING DYNASTY |

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 HKD
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Description

  • 4.8 to 5.5 cm, 1 7/8  to 2 1/8  in.
both pigs carved in recumbent posture, worked from a brown stone and a white stone with russet streaks respectively, the bear hollow-casted in a seated position with both of its fore paws raised, the body finely incised with fur markings

Condition

The jade carvings are in good overall condition with insignificant nibbling to the edges. The bronze figure is also in good overall condition with light surface wear.
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