A RARE PAIR OF PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MAGPIE' BOXES AND COVERS, 18TH-19TH CENTURY
A RARE PAIR OF PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MAGPIE' BOXES AND COVERS
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Each box is naturalistically carved in the form of a recumbent magpie, with legs tucked under its body, the plumage and tail feathers carved in fine detail. The stone is of an even pale tone, with a few minor areas of mottled inclusion and some subtle enhanced russet skin on one box.
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long
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PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN
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A RARE PAIR OF PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MAGPIE' BOXES AND COVERS
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Each box is naturalistically carved in the form of a recumbent magpie, with legs tucked under its body, the plumage and tail feathers carved in fine detail. The stone is of an even pale tone, with a few minor areas of mottled inclusion and some subtle enhanced russet skin on one box.
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long
Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN
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