A RARE PAIR OF PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MAGPIE' BOXES AND COVERS 18TH-19TH CENTURY Each box is naturalistically carved in the form of a recumbent magpie, with legs tucked under its body, the plumage and tail feathers carved in fine detail. The stone is of an even pale tone, with a few minor areas of mottled inclusion and some subtle enhanced russet skin on one box. 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long Provenance Collection of Mr. & Mrs. B. Vernes, France, and then by descent within the family.
A RARE PAIR OF PALE GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MAGPIE' BOXES AND COVERS 18TH-19TH CENTURY Each box is naturalistically carved in the form of a recumbent magpie, with legs tucked under its body, the plumage and tail feathers carved in fine detail. The stone is of an even pale tone, with a few minor areas of mottled inclusion and some subtle enhanced russet skin on one box. 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long Provenance Collection of Mr. & Mrs. B. Vernes, France, and then by descent within the family.
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