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    Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    9 November 2007

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    • A large yellow jade figure of
    Lot 156

    A large yellow jade figure of Guanyin

    Price realised

    GBP 4,750

    Estimate

    GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000

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    A large yellow jade figure of Guanyin
    the immortal carved seated on rockwork, holding a flask in her left hand, her right hand resting on the raised knee, the serene face with downcast eyes, wearing a cowl and long robes flowing over the rockwork, adorned with beaded necklaces, the stone of yellow-green tone with olive-green and ivory inclusions -- 13 7/8in. (35.2cm.) high.

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