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18TH-19TH CENTURY
細節
A WHITE JADE CICADA CARVING
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The carving later adapted as a snuff bottle is carved in the form of a cicada with its finely-patterned wings held flat against its back. The stone is of an exceptionally even milky white tone.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The carving later adapted as a snuff bottle is carved in the form of a cicada with its finely-patterned wings held flat against its back. The stone is of an exceptionally even milky white tone.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) long
來源
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
注意事項
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