Lot 225 , A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a fruit, 18th century

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a fruit, 18th century

* A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a fruit, 18th century, with stalks and leaves, a flower to one side, an insect to the reverse, the stone of good even tone, some leaves, the stalk and the insect with a russet skin, 9.5cm wide, on a carved hardwood stand

Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd, London, 7th January, 1987
Please note this lot attracts an additional import tax of 5% on the hammer price
£600-800

Condition:
Natural flaws within the jade but essentially good condition, stand in good order.

Sold for £1,700