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China: Song Dynasty [ 960-1279 ]
Length: 1in [ 2.5cm ]
A mottled grey jade toggle of circular form, modelled as a coiled catfish, the details well defined.
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China: Song Dynasty [ 960-1279 ]
Length: 2 1/4in [ 5.7cm ]
A mottled dark green and brown jade model of a recumbent hare the head resting on its forepaws, the ears pressed back against the body.
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China: Tang/Liao Dynasty [ 618-1125 ]
Length: 1 7/8in [ 4.8cm ]
A mottled green and grey celadon jade pendant modelled as a standing Hindustani merchant, the moustachioed figure wearing a turban and long flowing robe, his hands gripping a staff held before him.
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China: Yuan/Ming [ 618-1179 ]
Length: 2in [ 5.2cm ]
A brown mottled grey jade model of a hook beaked bird of prey the head turned back with a bifurcated crest, the wings and vertical tail plumage carefully incised.
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China: Song to Ming Dynasty [ 960-1644 ]
Length: 2 1/2in [ 6.4cm ]
A yellow and black jade model of a recumbent hound with its head turned slightly to one side, the curled tail flicked up, the details of the ribs well defined and the stone well used.
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China: Song to Early Ming Dynasty [ 10th to 15th century ]
Length: 3 3/8in [ 8.6cm ]
A yellow jade eared wine cup the oval bowl with two flat handles projecting from below the rim, the gently curving sides issuing from a well carved foot rim, the translucent stone of even tone.
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China: Song to Early Ming Dynasty [ 10th to 15th century ]
Length: 2 7/8in [ 7.3cm ]
A yellow model of a recumbent phoenix its claws and tail feathers tucked beneath its body, the bird facing forward with its crested head and wings well defined, the stone with russet and grey inclusions .
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China: Ming dynasty [ 1368-1644 ]
Length: 1 1/4in [ 3.2cm ]
A carving of a recumbent Bactrian camel and badger in pale celadon and russet veined jade, the head and neck of the larger animal twisted round the body, the bearded face and mane well incised, the undulations of the body finely represented.
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China: Ming dynasty [ 1368-1644 ]
Length: 1 3/4in [ 4.5cm ]
A white and russet jade group of a recumbent dog with a silk cord tied in a bow round its neck, the animal grasping the puppy in its forepaws, the russet skin used to good effect on the haunches and tail, the fur well delineated.
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