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White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
$8,500
£6,391.73
€7,470.15
CA$11,895.07
A$13,357.26
CHF 7,037
MX$165,333.20
NOK 87,123.17
SEK 82,945.01
DKK 55,725.45
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About the Item
The two animals curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang.
The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished. On one side, there is a very faint russet mark.
Overall, this jade carving is in excellent condition.
Similar jade carvings were sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which can be viewed in the photos below.
Another Qing Dynasty twin cat carving is on display at the Forbidden City museum in Beijing, which can be seen in the final image below.
Dimensions
2 x 2 x 3/4 in
5 x 5 x 1.5 cm
Weight: 61.5 grams
Provenance — from a San Diego jade collector who purchased this from Hong Kong in the 1960s
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- Weight:61.5 g
- Dimensions:Width: 1.97 in (50 mm)Depth: 0.6 in (15 mm)Length: 1.97 in (50 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Qing Dynasty
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4097222925982
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