FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART
29TH APRIL 1996
AT 10:30 A.M. PRECISELY
(LOTS 651 - 797)
JADE CARVINGS
THE PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A GREY AND BLACK JADE RECUMBENT PHOENIX
Details
A GREY AND BLACK JADE RECUMBENT PHOENIX
18TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural pebble shape, its head turning back and holding a peony in its beak, the tail feathers curled up under its body, its back with finely incised feather details, the stone of pale grey tone with black inclusions and striations
5 1/4in. (13.5cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
Carved within the natural pebble shape, its head turning back and holding a peony in its beak, the tail feathers curled up under its body, its back with finely incised feather details, the stone of pale grey tone with black inclusions and striations
5 1/4in. (13.5cm.) long