Strauss & co - 18 March 2019, Cape Town

THE DR JR AND MARY STRONG COLLECTION OF CHINESE AND JAPANESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART LOTS 52–109 23 52 A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a finger citron, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/ early 19th century borne on a leafy stem with a smaller citron to one side, the stone of pale celadon tone with white and brown inclusions, 8,5 cm high R  –   53 A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a ‘magnolia’ vase, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/early 19th century carved as a magnolia bloom issuing from curling tendrils terminating in buds, the side with a chilong with bifurcated tail clambering over the petals of the flower, the stone of pale celadon tone with white and brown inclusions, 11,5 cm high R  –   54 A Chinese white jade bi disc, Qing Dynasty, 18th century the flattened pierced disc carved in relief with a writhing chilong , the reverse carved with bosses, 5,6 cm diameter R  –   55 A Chinese celadon jade brush washer, Ming Dynasty, 17th century the bowl carved as a lotus enclosed by foliage and flowerheads, the stone of pale celadon tone with white inclusions, hairline cracks, minor chips, 11,4 cmwide R  –   56 A Chinese jade carving of a Bixie, 17th century and later the beast seated on its haunches, its head turned slightly to the left, a single horn curling between its ears, the stone of mottled brown and cream tones, alterations and cracks, 6,5 cm long R  –   57 A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of an Immortal, Qing Dynasty, late 18th century the bearded robed figure standing with a peach in each hand, the stone of pale celadon tone, minor chips, hairline cracks and scratches, 13 cm high R  –   52 53 54 55 56 57