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A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.

A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.
Estimate
5 000 - 7 000 SEK
474 - 664 EUR
543 - 760 USD
Hammer price
85 000 SEK
Bidding requires special pre approval.
Purchasing info
For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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A nephrite figure of two mythical creatures, China, early 20th Century.

Length 5 cm.

Natural inclusions and feathering to the stone.

Provenance

From the Collection of Klas E Böök (1909-1980), thence by descent. A Swedish diplomat and civil servant. Mr Böök first had a career within banking, that led up to the position of Governor of the Swedish National Bank from 1948 to 1951. His diplomatic career began when he was appointed head of the Commercial Department of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and envoy from 1947 to 1948. He was minister in Ottawa from 1951 to 1956, ambassador in Beijing from 1956 to 1961, also accredited as envoy to Bangkok from 1956 to 1959. Böök was ambassador in New Delhi, also accredited to Colombo and Kathmandu from 1961 to 1965 and in Bern from 1965 to 1972. He had special assignments for the Foreign Ministry from 1972 to 1975.