A yellow jadeite carved orchid

The semi-translucent material of pale green with brown patches and emerald green spots, carved to depict a blooming flower with a bee and praying mantis, representing stillness and patience, to a stone stand, dimensions 115.1 x 53.2 x 54.3mm  Estimate: HK$120,000 - 180,000, $15,000 - 23,000

Footnote: Accompanied by a report from the Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory stating that the carving is natural jadeite and no resin was detected. Report number KJ 31835, dated 18th February 2008.

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Bonhams Hong Kong. Fine Jewellery and Jadeite, 30 May 2008. Island Ballroom, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hotel, Central, Hong Kong