Sale 5912
London, South Kensington
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9 December 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,000
Estimate
A CHINESE CREAM AND GREY JADE CYLINDER MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The cylinder is carved in relief with C-scrolls between narrow ridged borders, the stone is of mottled cream and grey tones with dark veins 2½ in. (6.3 cm.) high, wood stand
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