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18TH CENTURY OR LATER
Details
A YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A DUCK
18TH CENTURY OR LATER
The recumbent bird is deeply carved with a leafy lotus bud sprig in its mouth, its webbed feet tucked under its body, its feathered wings finely detailed and the tail feathers embellishd with key fret scroll, the stone is of an even tone with russet inclusions, a fissure, and dark brown flecks.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY OR LATER
The recumbent bird is deeply carved with a leafy lotus bud sprig in its mouth, its webbed feet tucked under its body, its feathered wings finely detailed and the tail feathers embellishd with key fret scroll, the stone is of an even tone with russet inclusions, a fissure, and dark brown flecks.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
Provenance
With 'John Sparks Ltd, 128 Mount Street' paper label to the base.
From a private East Asian collection, acquired in London in the 1990's.
From a private East Asian collection, acquired in London in the 1990's.
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