A Chinese jade cicada, Ming dynasty
Updated August 25, 2026
| Lot number | 0236 |
| Estimate | $100 - $200 |
| Opening bid | $100 |
| Auction | Chinese and Tibetan Works of Art |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Oakridge Auction Gallery |
| Location | Ashburn, Virginia |
A Chinese jade cicada Ming dynasty H: 2 3/4, W: 1 7/8, D: 1/8 in. (H: 7, W: 4.8, D: 0.3 cm.) From the estate of Dr. Reno W. Backus (1901–1979), who served as a medical missionary in China during
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