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A Chinese Carved Celadon Hard Stone Figure of a Mythical Beast

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A Chinese Carved Celadon Hard Stone Figure of a Mythical Beast

20th century, celadon hard stone with russet inclusions, possibly jade, carved as a large recumbent mythical beast grasping a reticulated brocade ball and accompanied by a lion cub, finely polished surface, presented on a carved wood stand.
DOA 5 x 7 1/2 x 4 in.
From the Collection of Phoenix Chen Haydon, Raleigh, North Carolina
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Good estate condition.

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A Chinese Carved Celadon Hard Stone Figure of a Mythical Beast

Lot 2213

Estimate $50-$25,000Mar 31, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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March Estate Auction

Mar 31, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Hillsborough, NC, United States

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