Asian Art I - 23rd May 2012

Lot 254

A rare Chinese white jade paper knife

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £10500

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Description

A rare Chinese white jade paper knife, with European 18ct gold and enamel mounts with import marks for London 1929, the blade carved with shou characters and a single bat, the handle with formal scroll work, together with a fitted Cartier box, 26.8cm. Provenance: given to Admiral Sir Charles and Lady Little by the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.