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Rare Imperial Jade Handled Enameled Knife W/ Tourmaline

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Rare Imperial Jade Handled Enameled Knife W/ Tourmaline

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Description

RARE IMPERIAL JADE HANDLED ENAMELED KNIFE WITH TOURMALINE, 18/19TH CENTURY.
The knife handle of elliptical section and pale greenish-white jade; the metal scabbard stamped with a diaper pattern beneath translucent blue enamel finished in gilt with Eight Buddhist Emblems and two lines of descending bell-from leaves, the exposed gilt metal showing remains of red paste inlay, embellished with tourmaline and jadeite.

Dimension: 12 3/4" (32.5cm) length overall.

PROVENANCE: Private Long Island, New York collection.

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Condition

Good Condition. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Madison Square Gallery shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.

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Rare Imperial Jade Handled Enameled Knife W/ Tourmaline

Name: Rare Imperial Jade Handled Enameled Knife W/ Tourmaline
SKU: 77577897
Price: 15000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $15,000 - $20,000

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