Sale 8277
London, South Kensington
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4 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 288
Estimate
A Ming celadon jade plaque pierced and carved with Guanyin seated on the back of a phoenix in flight above clouds 3.in (9.5cm) high, 16th/17th Century.
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