A CELADON JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'QILIN' PENDANT
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A CELADON JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'QILIN' PENDANT

18TH CENTURY

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A CELADON JADE DOUBLE GOURD-FORM 'QILIN' PENDANT
18TH CENTURY
The pendant is carved in the form of a double gourd with a horned qilin clambering on top, its head stretched backwards towards its tail. The stone is of an even pale tone with one small area of russet inclusion.
1 ? in. (4.8 cm.) wide
Provenance
With Roger Keverne, London
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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