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PROPERTY OF A NEW YORK FAMILY COLLECTION
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE BOULDER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE BOULDER
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The boulder is of rounded oval shape and carved on one side with a scholar and attendant beside a pine tree. The reverse is carved with a deer standing beneath a pine tree, with a bird in flight above. The semi-translucent, well-polished stone is of pale greenish-white color.
4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) high, wood stand
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The boulder is of rounded oval shape and carved on one side with a scholar and attendant beside a pine tree. The reverse is carved with a deer standing beneath a pine tree, with a bird in flight above. The semi-translucent, well-polished stone is of pale greenish-white color.
4 ½ in. (11.4 cm.) high, wood stand
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1900, and thence by descent within the family.
Sale room notice
Please note the dating in Chinese of this lot has been updated in the catalogue and on christies.com.
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Michael Bass