A superb very pale green jade 'double geese' paperweight
18th century
18th century
Crisply carved as two flying geese with long slender necks, spreading their feathered wings detailed with plumage, mutually holding a spray of waterweed in their beaks, the stone of an even pale-green tone. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) wide.
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Provenance: a distinguished English private collection
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18th century
18th century
Crisply carved as two flying geese with long slender necks, spreading their feathered wings detailed with plumage, mutually holding a spray of waterweed in their beaks, the stone of an even pale-green tone. 11.5cm (4 1/2in) wide.
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Provenance: a distinguished English private collection
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