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Asian Art Auction

November 28, 2016

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LOT 58

Lot 58

An Embellished Mughal Celadon Jade Mouthpiece, 19th Century or Earlier

An Embellished Mughal Celadon Jade Mouthpiece, 19th Century or Earlier
Lot 58 Details
An Embellished Mughal Celadon Jade Mouthpiece, 19th Century or Earlier

十九世紀或更早 莫卧儿帝國 青玉煙嘴

The celadon jade body of cylindrical tube form, hollow at one end and pinched at the waist, extending to a globular upper section that tapers at the neck and flares at the tip, decorated with ruby-colour inlaid stones shaped as leaves, outlined by inlaid gold wire, the stone of an even celadon tone marked with areas of russet inclusions
height 2.2" — 5.5 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $900
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Private Collection, London, England

Note:

A similar mouthpiece was sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, May 27, 2008, lot 1952

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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