Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 24

A Chinese jade box and cover

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £8500

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Description

A Chinese jade box and cover, formed as two peaches hidden beneath gnarled leafy stems, lingzhi fungus and a flyfot, 18th century, the base and cover perhaps associated, 10cm. Together with a wood stand. (3) Provenance: Sackville, 5th Earl of Yarborough.