A WHITE JADE 'CAT AND BUTTERFLY' CARVING
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A WHITE JADE 'CAT AND BUTTERFLY' CARVING

19TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE 'CAT AND BUTTERFLY' CARVING
19TH CENTURY
The recumbent cat is carved with its head turned to one side and a butterfly resting upon its back. The stone is of an even white tone; together with sixteen other hardstone carvings.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) wide
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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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