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(US$4,000-5,000)
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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE TWIN DOVE GROUP
17TH CENTURY
Well carved as two confronted doves grasping a millet sprig in their beaks, their feet tucked underneath their bodies and clutching onto the stem of the plant, with finely incised lines to indicate the features and feathers, the stone of pale celadon tone with areas of russet to highlight the carving (minor chip)
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) long
17TH CENTURY
Well carved as two confronted doves grasping a millet sprig in their beaks, their feet tucked underneath their bodies and clutching onto the stem of the plant, with finely incised lines to indicate the features and feathers, the stone of pale celadon tone with areas of russet to highlight the carving (minor chip)
2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) long