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A white jade 'squirrel and melon' group — 清十八世紀 白玉瓜瓞松鼠

A white jade 'squirrel and melon' group

清十八世紀 白玉瓜瓞松鼠

A white jade carving from the Qing Dynasty (18th century) depicting a squirrel and melon (瓜瓞松鼠) group. This delicate jade work exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and auspicious symbolism characteristic of imperial-era Chinese art.

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A Connoisseur’s Eye: The Collection of Tuyet Nguyet And Stephen Markbreiter

May 26, 2021

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Lot 168

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A white jade 'squirrel and melon' group, 清十八世紀 白玉瓜瓞松鼠

A white jade carving from the Qing Dynasty (18th century) depicting a squirrel and melon (瓜瓞松鼠) group. This delicate jade work exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and auspicious symbolism characteristic of imperial-era Chinese art.

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Related themes

Melon, Jade, Animal, Pale Green, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Qing Dynasty, Antique, Squirrel, Chinese