Jade Group

Description:

Jade Group, China, carving of a flattened hu vase decorated on one side with bird and peony flowers, with a pair of butterflies amidst morning glories on the other side, the cover surmounted by a fully-blossomed peony, the stone of semi-translucent emerald green color with some russet and apple green markings; together with a miniature planter, wood stand in the shape of a scepter, ht. 6 1/4 (8 1/2 with cover),3 1/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Natural fissures in the stone, losses to the tip of the leaves, flower petals and edges of the vase; a perforation to the rim of the narcissus bowl.

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