Sale 3433
Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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3 June 2015
Price realised
HKD 137,500
Estimate
A PALE CELADON JADE DUCK-FORM WATER POT QING DYNASTY (1644-1911) The stone is carved in the form of a recumbent duck with its feet tucked underneath the body, its head turned back. The face and plumage are rendered in archaistic scrolls and keyfrets. The stone is of an even greyish-white tone. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long
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