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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A CHINESE WHITE JADE 'PHOENIX' PENDANT

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

    Price Realised GBP 1,375
    Estimate
    GBP 1,000 - GBP 2,000
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    A CHINESE WHITE JADE 'PHOENIX' PENDANT

    MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

    Price Realised GBP 1,375
    Price Realised GBP 1,375
    Details
    The jade is carved and pierced as two confronting phoenix below a peony roundel. The stone is of an even white tone and is set in a gold-metal mount.
    The jade, 21⁄8 in. (5.4 cm.) diam, with metal mount
    Provenance
    Acquired in the mid-20th century in Asia, then by descent within the family.
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    Lot Essay

    The combination of phoenix and peonies, seen on the current plaque, represents high rank, honour, prosperity and righteousness.

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