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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
12-Dec-2019
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Description:
A carved Chinese Hetian Qingbai jade of auspicious beast, Hetian grey jade is the highest in the hardness of Hetian jade. The jade is delicate, and the appearance is muscular in nature. It, therefore, has been the primary material of the XI since ancient times. Most Imperial jade seals are made of Hetian grey jade. Since the ban on mining, it was difficult to trade off excellent Hetian grey jade in the market, which granted Hetian grey jade of a great collection and investment value. An auspicious beast is the embodiment of Xiangrui, which is used to express a variety of good meanings such as peace, health, longevity, wealth, and career. It carries the beautiful hopes of people from ancient times to the present. And in the development of jade carving culture, the auspicious beast has become one of the indispensable subjects. These beautiful meanings and symbols add much more value to the jade works. This three-clawed beast jade statue is composed of a mother and child. It weighs 3.1KG. The mother beast roared and the little one attached to her. The combination of auspicious beast and the jade is undoubtedly the highest beauty, the symbol of good fortune and wealth. Regarding the material, carving and meaning, this object is a perfect and precious collection, 3.1KG, height 100 170*13.5 cm
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Category:
Unclassified