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Lot 64†
A green jade carving of a toad Ming Dynasty
13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £5,000
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Ming Dynasty
Finely carved to depict the toad with head raised and turned to the left, clasping a water weed in its mouth, the underside carved with webbed feet, the stone of an even pale green tone, wood stand.
6.7cm (2½in) wide (2).
Finely carved to depict the toad with head raised and turned to the left, clasping a water weed in its mouth, the underside carved with webbed feet, the stone of an even pale green tone, wood stand.
6.7cm (2½in) wide (2).
Footnotes
Provenance: acquired at Christie's London, prior to 1968
The property of a Lady, and thence by descent to the present owner














