Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013

Lot 711

A Chinese white jade hair ornament 18th/19th century

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £350

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Description

A Chinese white jade hair ornament 18th/19th century, adapted as a desk ornament, the stone reticulated and carved with a scaly dragon, the metal mounts incised with fruit, foliage and a further dragon, 18.7cm.

Provenance: Gavin Astor, 2nd Baron Astor of Hever (1918-1984), and thence by descent.