Asian Art I - 16th November 2011

Lot 691

A Chinese pale celadon jade hairpin 19th century

Estimate £4,000 - £6,000

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Description

A Chinese pale celadon jade hairpin 19th century, well carved with a dragon on scrolling foliage and with two characters beneath the head of the shaft, 16.8cm. Cf. Knapton Rasti Asian Art, The property of Philip Cardeiro, nos.57-60 for similar hairpins.