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A white jade 'dragon' box and cover
(2)Estimate $5,000 – $7,000
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of rectangular form, the cover carved in high relief with a sinuous dragon among scrolling clouds encircled around a flaming pearl, the rim of the cover and base incised with a key-fret border, the stone of even tone, fitted box
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8 cm long
- Lot Sold $5,000 (Hammer Price)
- $6,100 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Bonhams and Butterfields, San Francisco, 16 November 2009, lot 3130
Condition Report
The cover with a small chip approx 0.3cm and minor frit to rim edge. The box with minor frits to rim edge and to footrim. Generally good condition
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
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Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |
