A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS...

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A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS OF HARES Yuan/Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a flat-bodied moth with outstretched wings, detailed with prominent eyes and a segmented thorax, the stone of green tone with russet inclusions; a plump moth, detailed with protruding eyes, defined wings, and a segmented thorax, the stone of mottled green and brown tone; a recumbent hare with its ears pinned back and the legs tucked beneath the body, the stone of pale green tone; a black and grey jade hare, with pricked ears and round eyes; and a carving of a cat and butterfly, the stone of white tone with russet inclusions. The longest: 4.7cm (1 7/8in) long. (5). Footnotes: 元/明及更晚玉蛾兩件、耄耋一件及玉兔兩件 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS...

Lot 0514

Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Current Bid (2 bids)

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£600

Collector's Treasures: Asian Art

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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