Sale 5333
London, South Kensington
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15 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
A miniature celadon and brown jade gu vase, 17th century of flattened hexagonal section -- 4 9/16in. (11.6cm) high; and a dark green jade model of a ram, 17th century, the recumbent beast with incised star formed motifs to the body, its head turned back over its body clasping a lingzhi spray in its mouth -- 2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) wide. (2)
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