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LOT 2210
Chinese Han Style White Jade Garment Fastener
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (32.3 grams, 78 mm).
With a roughly S-shaped profile, one terminal carved as a dragon's head with bulging eyes and snub nose; oval lug to reverse; repaired.
Provenance
Acquired 1990s.
Ex French collection.
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LOT 2210
Chinese Han Style White Jade Garment Fastener
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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