Sale 2598
London, South Kensington
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11 November 2011
Price realised
GBP 22,500
Estimate
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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Pre-Lot Text
FROM A PRIVATE FAR-EASTERN COLLECTION PREDOMINANTLY FORMED IN THE 1980S AND 1990S IN HONG KONG (LOTS 1396 AND 1397)
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