The first a tortoise wrapped by a coiling serpent, indicating Xuanwu, the guardian of the North, the tortoise's face bearing a ferocious expression, the gray stone with light russet markings; the second a white jade carving of two boys climbing onto the back of a standing elephant, the boys carrying a ruyi scepter. 2 1/2in (6.6cm) height of each
The first a tortoise wrapped by a coiling serpent, indicating Xuanwu, the guardian of the North, the tortoise's face bearing a ferocious expression, the gray stone with light russet markings; the second a white jade carving of two boys climbing onto the back of a standing elephant, the boys carrying a ruyi scepter. 2 1/2in (6.6cm) height of each
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.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
