Lot 395 , A Chinese pale celadon jade hair pin, 18th / 19th century, 17.7cm

A Chinese pale celadon jade hair pin, 18th / 19th century, the terminal finely carved in openwork with two parrots and blossoming branches, the stone of excellent even tone with a slight russet inclusion to the head of one bird, 17.7cm
Estimate £800-1,200

English Private Collection purchased from the 1960's to 1980's.

One bird has slight russet inclusion and veining to the stone otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £1,200