LOT 486
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Lot 486
A VERY FINE CHINESE CARVED WHITE JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN, QING DYNASTY. The evenly toned and semi- translucent white jade figure finely carved and polished with a well layered robe in a standing position depicted with a flaming halo, the verso carved with cloud form reliefs depicted with the right hand held in blessing while the left holds a ruyi scepter, a dragon fish residing at the lotus pedestal base spouting a water vessel of elixir. Height 10 inches (25.5 cm). Provenance: Purchased by the current owner's father at Parke-Bernet, circa 1949.
Estimate:
$15,000 - 25,000
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