Lot Essay
(US$4,000-5,000)
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A FINE BLACK JADE PHOENIX GROUP
Details
A FINE BLACK JADE PHOENIX GROUP
SONG-MING DYNASTY
The phoenix is modelled in the round with the bird's head turned to one side of its body, grasping in its beak a lingzhi-sprig, the wings slightly outspread and finely incised to depict details of the plumage, the underside carved with claws tucked to the body, the material with areas of russet skin
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) wide, box
SONG-MING DYNASTY
The phoenix is modelled in the round with the bird's head turned to one side of its body, grasping in its beak a lingzhi-sprig, the wings slightly outspread and finely incised to depict details of the plumage, the underside carved with claws tucked to the body, the material with areas of russet skin
3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) wide, box
(US$4,000-5,000)