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Superb antique 18th century jadeite carving of jewellery grade,…
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Melbourne
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29-Mar-2015
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Superb antique 18th century jadeite carving of jewellery grade, on original wooden base and exhibiting no losses. Rich sculptural quality highlighted by animated and beautifully-rendered 3-birds in peach tree composition, demonstrating the Ming-revival motifs of the Qianlong period. Source stone an excellent traditional hard jade with variegations of green and burl exhibiting a gnarled tree rendition. High translucency and exceptional condition with original fine polishing unmarked
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Category:
Oriental: Jade