A jade butterfly brooch, each wing formed from a carved jade panel, the stylised body with cultured pearl head and sprung antennae. | Christie's

Sale 7387

Jewellery

London, South Kensington

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29 October 1996

Browse Sale

Lot 161

A jade butterfly brooch, each wing formed from a carved jade panel, the stylised body with cultured pearl head and sprung antennae.

Price realised

GBP 978

Estimate

GBP 600 - GBP 800

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A jade butterfly brooch, each wing formed from a carved jade panel, the stylised body with cultured pearl head and sprung antennae.
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