Sale 12175
New York
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16 September 2016
Price realised
USD 40,000
Estimate
A PAIR OF SMALL WHITE JADE CUPS 18TH CENTURY Each has deep, rounded sides that rise from the neatly cut ring foot to the slightly everted rim. The well-polished, semi-translucent stone is of even white color. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) diam.
Provenance
Private American collection, acquired in the late 19th/early 20th century.
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Pre-Lot Text
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