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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A WHITE JADE RECTANGULAR THREE-TIERED BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bottom tier of the box is carved to the interior with a prawn, an insect and a snake. The second tier is carved with a fish, a turtle and a toad. The thrid tier is carved with a crab and two shells. The cover is carved in low relief to depict two cranes below a peach tree and several bats in flight. The stone is of a translucent white tone with some paler streaked inclusions.
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) wide, silver wire inlaid wood stand, Japanese box
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bottom tier of the box is carved to the interior with a prawn, an insect and a snake. The second tier is carved with a fish, a turtle and a toad. The thrid tier is carved with a crab and two shells. The cover is carved in low relief to depict two cranes below a peach tree and several bats in flight. The stone is of a translucent white tone with some paler streaked inclusions.
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) wide, silver wire inlaid wood stand, Japanese box
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