Lot 3478. A jadeite carving of a finger-citron, Qing dynasty, late 19th century-early 20th century; 5 1/8 in. (13 cm.) high. Estimate HKD 120,000 - HKD 180,000. Price realised HKD 175,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014. 

The stone is carved in the form of a finger citron with a cylindrical receptacle borne atop a leafy branch carved in openwork. The semi-translucent stone is of a mottled apple-green tone, wood stand, box.

Provenance: European private collection, acquired in the 1970s or prior.

Note: A gemological certificate from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory Limited and a gemological report from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory Ltd, London, confirms the present lot is natural green jadeite.