A miniature jadeite inlaid silver furniture set

comprising a five panel screen, the three central silver panels with jadeite oval plaques on an openwork prunus ground between bands of shou medallions, the outer two panels with inscriptions in relief, a set of four armchairs, and a pair of rectangular side tables, the base of each marked

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the screen 15 cm wide; the chairs 5 cm high; the tables 4 cm high

• Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
• $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Provenance

Mr Cheong Fatt Tze (1840-1916), The Blue Mansion, Penang
Private Collection Melbourne, by descent from the above

Condition Report

Some surface discolouration. Generally good condition.

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