A RARE AND FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE DRAGON, 17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
A RARE AND FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE DRAGON
17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
The mythical beast is finely carved and pierced with double horns, seated on its haunches. It has an alert expression, a long snout and its long mane is finely detailed and swept back. Its sinuous body is elegantly modelled and its tail is flicked up over its arched back and meets the long mane.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
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These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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A RARE AND FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE DRAGON
17TH CENTURY OR EARLIER
The mythical beast is finely carved and pierced with double horns, seated on its haunches. It has an alert expression, a long snout and its long mane is finely detailed and swept back. Its sinuous body is elegantly modelled and its tail is flicked up over its arched back and meets the long mane.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high
Special Notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
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