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252. A Chinese jadeite carving, 19th century, depicting a maiden wearing flowing robes and carrying a lantern in one hand, and a fly whisk in the other, together with a wood stand inlaid with silver wire, 14cm. (2)


£2,000-3,000


253. A rare Chinese Imperial spinach jade ‘Twelve Symbol’ seal- paste box cover, Qianlong 1736-95, carved in shallow relief with the Qian or Heavenly Trigram between two dragons, and with the twelve Imperial symbols around the sides, the base lacking and with a wood replacement, 10.2cm. (2)


£2,000-3,000


Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, no.184, and Sotheby’s, 10th October 2009, lot 1717 for related examples.


254. A rare Chinese white jade paper knife, with European 18ct gold and enamel mounts with import marks for London 1929, the blade carved with shou characters and a single bat, the handle with formal scroll work, together with a fitted Cartier box, 26.8cm. £3,000-5,000


Provenance: given to Admiral Sir Charles and Lady Little by the Marchioness of Cholmondeley.


255. A Chinese pale celadon hardstone ruyi sceptre, 19th century, the head carved with Immortals in a boat and on a rocky outcrop beneath pine while another rides a phoenix, the central section and terminal carved with further figures and landscapes, raised on an elaborate wood stand, and hung with a pair of orange silk tassels, 44cm.


£2,000-3,000


Provenance: formerly the property of Dr Little, surgeon and physician in Shanghai from 1869-1901. Admiral Sir Charles Little and thence by descent.


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