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(US$7,000-8,000)
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A WHITE JADE JAR AND COVER
18TH CENTURY
Of flattened section, the semi-translucent even white stone carved to simulate a pouch resting on four bracket feet, with a border of ruyi-heads forming the rim, the domed cover with a classic scroll below an open peony forming the termial, the sides carved with xi characters, added russet colouring
4 1/4 in. (11 cm.) high, box
18TH CENTURY
Of flattened section, the semi-translucent even white stone carved to simulate a pouch resting on four bracket feet, with a border of ruyi-heads forming the rim, the domed cover with a classic scroll below an open peony forming the termial, the sides carved with xi characters, added russet colouring
4 1/4 in. (11 cm.) high, box