09-17-201409-18-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2751BBoston
September 17, 2014 06:00 PMCalender
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Reticulated Nephrite Jade Box

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$36,900$30,000
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2751BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 17, 2014 6:00PM

Description:

Reticulated Nephrite Jade Box, China, 18th/19th century, depicting a pair of Mandarin ducks on a lotus pond on one side and a ribbon-tailed bird perched on a pomegranate tree on the other, each against openwork mesh, the sides with openwork foliate scrolls with incised details, translucent pale celadon stone with spotty white inclusions, four-character Qianlong mark to one side, 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Estimate $1,500-1,800

jade not tested; a small spot of broken meshes, minor stain along the edges.


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Keywords

China