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A collection of nine jade cicada. Han dynasty and later

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
09.12.2017, 11:00 - Art from China, Tibet, and Nepal I: Highlights
Estimate: 3.000 € - 4.000 €
Result: 3.472 € (incl. premium)
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A collection of nine jade cicada. Han dynasty and later

Nine jade cicada, the wings, head and horizontally ribbed abdomen delineated with delicately engraved lines and low relief. Each with a borehole for suspension between the eyes. Jade of various colours. Eight set in a fitted brocade box. One additional cicada with a wooden stand. (9)
Length 4.6 cm to 5.8 cm

漢與之後 玉蟬九件
來源：北德私人收藏，購於二十世紀六十年代
1966年7月14/15日德國科隆倫佩茨，编号2405

Provenance

Private collection, Northern Germany, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 14.12.1966, lot 2405