A fine pale green jade 'crab' belt buckle. 18th century
Finely carved and pierced in the form of a crab, the stone of a rich pale green tone. 8cm (3in) long.- Estimate: £1,500 - 2,500

An unusual pale green jade 'three-dragon' libation cup. Ming Dynasty
The deep cup with straight sides and supported on a short circular foot, applied with three intricately carved writhing chilong handles.
13cm (5in) wide. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000

A grey jade 'pine' brushwasher. 17th/18th century
Finely carved in high relief around the robust body with gnarled pine trunks, with a bat and two squirrels clambering over the shoulder of the vessel, the stone of an uneven grey tone with black inclusions. 13cm (5in) wide.- Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000
Footnote:
Provenance: The Collection of Elizabeth Gibson-Holahan, Rochester New York, and the collection of Mrs Christian Holmes, by repute.

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