• Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art auction at Christies

    Sale 2598

    Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles

    London, South Kensington

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    11 November 2011

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    • TWO PALE CELADON JADE PENDANTS
    Lot 1396 | FROM A PRIVATE FAR-EASTERN COLLECTION PREDOMINANTLY FORMED IN THE 1980S AND 1990S IN HONG KONG (LOTS 1396 AND 1397) /WebsiteLevel/More

    TWO PALE CELADON JADE PENDANTS

    18TH/19TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    GBP 22,500

    Estimate

    GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000

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    TWO PALE CELADON JADE PENDANTS
    18TH/19TH CENTURY
    The first, a rounded plaque carved to one side with a figure holding a lingzhi stem, inscription to the reverse; the other a rectangular plaque carved with a warrior to one side, inscription to the reverse; both of an even pale tone
    The larger 2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long (2)

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    FROM A PRIVATE FAR-EASTERN COLLECTION PREDOMINANTLY FORMED IN THE 1980S AND 1990S IN HONG KONG (LOTS 1396 AND 1397)

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