A grey-green jade openwork plaque - Jin/Yuan Dynasty

Carved with a long tailed bird amidst foliage and flowers, the bird with its head turned towards the right, the body incised with lines denoting the plumage, wings and the long tail, the stone of grey-green tone with black speckles and cloud-white inclusions, stand (very minor chips). 7cm (2¾in) long. (2). Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000

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Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 12 May 2008. New Bond Street