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Lot 9

A pale green jade carving of a tapir
18th century

13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond Street

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A pale green jade carving of a tapir

18th century
The unusual long-nosed animal carved looking forward with its clawed forelegs extended, the incised mane between the ears and covering part of the raised spine terminating in the curled tail, the stone of pale green tone with russet inclusions to the underside and tail, wood stand. 9.7cm (3¾in) long (2).

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