77 free≤an’s fine & decorative asian arts
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360 Fine Mughal white jade and gilt bronze mounted dagger 17th/18th century The white jade hilt with later paste ‘jewels’ carved with rounded pommel, over double edged slightly curved blade, together with gilt bronze and jade mounted leather scabbard. L: 18 in. provenance: Private Florida Collection $10,000-15,000
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361 Chinese white jade miniature carving 18th century The detailed, openwork carving depicts a figure among vines seated on a large leaf; stone of true white hue with minor pebbled inclusions. L: 2 in. provenance: Acquired by descent from the Estate of Ida Pruitt, renowned author and scholar of Chinese culture $500-800
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362 Small Chinese white jade plaque 18th century The small rectangular plaque carved in relief to depict a stylized, archaicstyle qilong. W: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Acquired by descent from the Estate of Ida Pruitt, renowned author and scholar of Chinese culture $500-800
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363 Four Chinese white jade miniature carvings 18th and 19th century Comprising a flattened ring carved in a rope twist pattern, a simple small ring, a tiny recumbent horse and an openwork grouping of a fish among lotus vines (4). D of largest: 1 1/4 in. provenance: Acquired by descent from the Estate of Ida Pruitt, renowned author and scholar of Chinese culture $800-1,200