The first jadeite of russet colour, carved as a bitter melon with butterflies and leaves; the second one of soft green colour suffused with apple green patches, carved as a ram with a coin; whilst the third one of pale cream tone, suffused with very soft lavender and apple green patches, carved as a rabbit holding a carrot. Accompanied with a wooden stand.
Bitter melon, ram and rabbit measuring approximately 95.77 x 43.55 x 38.86, 73.19 x 41.25 x 40.80 and 45.93 x 70.19 x 39.70mm respectively.
This lot contains jadeite or rubies originating in Burma (also known as Myanmar) and also articles of jewellery containing such gemstones may not be imported into the U.S. With respect to items containing any other types of gemstones originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires), such items may be imported into the U.S. provided that the gemstones were mounted or incorporated into articles of jewellery outside of Burma as long as the setting is not of a temporary nature. Loose gemstones of any type originating in Burma may not be imported into the U.S. In this regard, purchaser’s inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify a cancellation of the sale or any delay in payment.