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19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container #2309631

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container #2309631
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Meiji period Japanese Shibayama green nephrite container decorated with marvelous miniature carvings of jade, carnelian, coral, etc., with floral and crane design. On custom wood pedestal. Superlative miniature work of art and very rare as is done in jade, semi-precious stone usually not carved in Japan!. Estimated value: $4.500. Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's jade collection, the author of the collectors book: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors".
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Circa 1880</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Japan</td></tr>

<tr><td>Height:5 inches (12.5 cm.)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:2 inches (5 cm.)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:3.2 inches (8 cm.)</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:19th century Japanese Shibayama jade container </td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Jade, carnelian, coral</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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