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A good Chinese jade carving in the Ming manner, probably…
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Auckland
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4-Nov-2014
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A good Chinese jade carving in the Ming manner, probably mid-Qing dynasty, depicting a bird grasping the twin stems of a lotus flower and seed pod, the two motifs representing perfection and fertility; the bird depicted with wings and feathers carved in low relief to the body. Provenance: The collection of Mrs. Owen Rainger. Width 17 cm, height 12 cm
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Oriental: Jade