Lot 556 , A small Chinese yellow and russet jade group of two hounds, 18th / 19th century, 3.7cm

A small Chinese yellow and russet jade group of two hounds, 18th / 19th century, the carver skillfully carving one hound from the even toned greenish-yellow jade and the other hound from the pale russet stone, 3.7cm
Estimate £500-800

Provenance: Collected by the vendor's grandmother in Hong Kong or on her travels in mainland China before 1950.

Natural inclusions to the stone, good condition.


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Sold for £2,200