Sale 5333
London, South Kensington
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15 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 5,000
Estimate
A celadon jade bowl, 18th Century raised on a cylindrical foot with rounded body and gently flaring rim -- 4 11/16in. (12cm.) diam.
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