A pair of Chinese spinach jade "bird and tortoise" candlesticks, Qing dynasty, each modeled as a bird with outstretched wings supporting a pricket candle holder, standing upon a tortoise with serpents in a circular dish. 9 3/4" h., 24.7 cm.

Provenance: From a Miami Collector

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