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THBChinese Carved Jadeite Bixie Figure
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 20, 2023
Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023 | Lot 1-258 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
pale green with whitish inclusions, carved mythical beast with open mouth and carrying baby on back, 1-1/2 x 1-3/4 x 1/2 in.
Note: This object was collected in China in the 1940s by a gentleman stationed in and around Chunking. He was involved in the China-Burma-India Theater and amassed a large group of Asian art.
Chungking which was the headquarters of CBI which oversaw the building of a road to India that would bring in supplies to support the Chinese forces. This set the stage for the collector to purchase Chinese artifacts in support of the Chinese.
This item tested jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Condition
natural inclusions throughout, some surface dirt
- Provenance
Purchased in Chunking, China, 1940s by an American serviceman; Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
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