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A Distinguished European Private Collection of Jade and Hardstone Boats (lots 63-71)
Lot 68*

A group of hardstone carvings of sailing boats
Late Qing Dynasty/early Republic Period

13 – 14 May 2019, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A group of hardstone carvings of sailing boats

Late Qing Dynasty/early Republic Period
Comprising: a lapis lazuli carving of a boat with two figures, wood stand; a pale green bowenite boat; a bowenite sail boat; a soapstone 'Eight Immortals' boat; three agate snuff bottles, stoppers. The largest: 22.5cm (8 3/4in) wide (5).

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Provenance: a distinguished European private collection, acquired by the grandparents of the present owner and thence by descent

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