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Thu, Apr 28, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 10

Finely Carved Chinese Jade of Hardstone Mythical Beast

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

pale green color with russet inclusions, crouching beast with open mouth, horns, curly mane and large feathery tail, nubby spine, 1-1/2 x 1-1/4 x 2-7/8 in.; on fitted wooden stand with accession label "64.27.6" (accessioned 1966)

Note: Tests as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.

Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution

Condition

minimal wear