Lot 551 , A Chinese pale celadon jade silver and enamelled articulated model of a butterfly, late 19th / early 20th century, width 7.5cm

A Chinese pale celadon jade silver and enamelled articulated model of a butterfly, late 19th / early 20th century, the head, abdomen and wings of carved and fretted jade, with later brooch pin, width 7.5cm
Estimate £300-500

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

Front right wing attached by a thread, rear right wing detached with small loss to end, otherwise losses to enamel antennae.


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Sold for £300