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    Sale 8975

    Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art

    London, South Kensington

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    7 December 2000

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    • A Chinese jade figure of Guany
    Lot 34

    A Chinese jade figure of Guanyin
    20th Century

    Price realised

    GBP 588

    Estimate

    GBP 500 - GBP 700

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    A Chinese jade figure of Guanyin
    20th Century
    carved with the figure standing wearing long flowing robes and headdress tied with flowers, holding a closed scroll in her hand, some brown inclusions -- 105/8in. (27cm.) high; and a rock crystal bird carved standing on a ball, the features naturalistically defined, on a carved wood stand -- 61/8in. (15.5cm.) high overall, (minor rubbing).
    See Illustration for one. (2)

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