A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CRANE

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$ 5 000
Auction dateClassic
25.03.2022 10:00UTC +01:00
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CHRISTIE'S
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United Kingdom, London
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ID 718632
Lot 1236 | A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CRANE
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CRANE

18TH-19TH CENTURY

The crane is shown standing on a rock formation with its head turned sharply back and grasping a peach branch in its beak.

5 in. (12.7 cm.) high, hardwood stand, cloth box







Provenance

Acquired in New York, 1980s.





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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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