Lot 552 , An unusual Chinese pale celadon jade single case inro, 19th century, made for the Japanese market, height 3cm

An unusual Chinese pale celadon jade single case inro, 19th century, made for the Japanese market, of oblong section, the domed cover carved with a flowerhead, with two tubes to each side for hanging cords, height 3cm
Estimate £300-500

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

Some fine russet veining to the stone, otherwise in good condition.


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