Fine Chinese Works of Art, Paintings & Calligraphy - 22nd May 2018

Lot 17

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF AN ARCHAISTIC BLADE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of triangular form...

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £4000

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Description

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE MODEL OF AN ARCHAISTIC BLADE 18TH/19TH CENTURY Of triangular form with a taotie mask to the centre and a lion dog finial, together with a small cup carved in the shape of a blossom, 6.2cm. (2) Provenance: from the collection of Professor J Norman Collie, FRS (1859-1942) and thence by descent.