Description:
Five Fragments of Stone Carvings, China, a spinach green hardstone inkstone; an oval pale celadon nephrite jade cover (finial broken); a circular white hardstone carving with a frog seated on a lotus pod, (chipped); a round celadon hardstone cover with three carved lamb heads and a carved floral finial; and a celadon hardstone bar with hinges to both ends, the stone with white and gray marks and inclusions, lg. to 9 3/4, wd. to 4, dia. to 3 7/8 in.
Estimate $300-500
overall in good condition with fine chips to some.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.