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ALLIANCE Enchères - Justicia Maître Fanny DARIEL

90 - Asian Art. China. Statuette of a monkey on horseback, symbol…
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Estimate €150 - €250
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Asian Art. China. Statuette of a monkey on horseback, symbolising a wish for social advancement. Celadon nephrite jade with rust-coloured veining. Length approx. 17 cm. Weight approx. 1.27 kg. The expression ‘Ma Shang Feng Hou’ (monkey on horseback) is a classic rebus meaning ‘May you immediately attain the rank of count’. A scholar’s table ornament. 20th century
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About the sale A fine auction of archaeological artefacts, fossils and minerals, Asian art and paintings
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Auction time 08/03/2026 at 10:00 AM
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