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18TH-19TH CENTURY
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TWO JADE CARVINGS AND A SOAPSTONE CUP
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The group comprising of a shaped plaque of pale grey and warm brown tone, incised in low relief with a buffalo head and scrolling clouds to one side and a stylised seal mark to the reverse; a grey and russet model of a seated lion; and an archaistic soapstone cup with three carved and pierced qilins forming the handle.
The largest 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, wood stand
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The group comprising of a shaped plaque of pale grey and warm brown tone, incised in low relief with a buffalo head and scrolling clouds to one side and a stylised seal mark to the reverse; a grey and russet model of a seated lion; and an archaistic soapstone cup with three carved and pierced qilins forming the handle.
The largest 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, wood stand
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The title should read: “TWO JADE CARVINGS AND A SOAPSTONE CUP” and not as stated in the printed catalogue.
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