A SUPERB WHITE JADE CARVING OF A DUCK
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95)
Finely carved on a lotus leaf with its head turned sharply to one side, clasping a stem with a lotus bud in its beak, the head, wings and tail with archaistic scrolls, the stone of an even pale tone
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, carved wood stand
A SUPERB WHITE JADE CARVING OF A DUCK
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-95)
Finely carved on a lotus leaf with its head turned sharply to one side, clasping a stem with a lotus bud in its beak, the head, wings and tail with archaistic scrolls, the stone of an even pale tone
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, carved wood stand
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