Sale 3472
Hong Kong, HKCEC Grand Hall
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2 December 2015
Price realised
HKD 625,000
Estimate
A CELADON JADE CARVING OF A QILIN QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795) The recumbent winged qilin is shown with its head turned back, its face detailed with rounded eyes, curled eyebrows and a broad snout. Its bushy mane and bifurcated tail are finely combed, its spine highlighted by ridges. The stone is of a pale celadon tone with areas of russet inclusions. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) long, box
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