Sale 5497
London, South Kensington
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14 May 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
TWO CELADON JADE CARVINGS 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY Comprising a pierced rectangular plaque with a pair of cranes in flight amongst scrolling clouds; and a pierced oval plaque with a pair of stylised phoenix flanking a quatre-foil cartouche The plaque, 3 1/8in. (7.9cm.) wide (2)
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