A GREYISH JADE PLAQUE PIERCED WITH BIRDS AND LOTUS. China, Ming dynasty, width 6.7 cm. Later silver-mounted as a clip. * The full tax is charged on this item marked * in the auction catalogue, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum of the bid price plus the surcharge for those items. The VAT will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration. ------------------------------------------------- PIERCED JADE MEDALLION. China, Ming dynasty, W 6.7 cm. Light grey jade with fine black pots. A pair of birds enjoying themselves between lotus flowers. Spδter mounted in silver as a clip, the back with matching engraved decoration. These objects marked with * (asterisk) are fully subject to VAT, i.e. VAT will be charged on the hammer price plus surcharge. Buyers who present a legally stamped export declaration will receive a refund of the VAT.