Sale 6162
London, South Kensington
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13 May 2011
Price realised
GBP 4,375
Estimate
A PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF LOTUS PODS 18TH CENTURY Carved with a large pod beside a smaller one, and a gnarled leafy branch with a small insect, the stone of an even pale tone with natural inclusions 2¾ in. (6.8 cm.) wide
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