CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE

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RARE GROUPE SCULPTE EN JADE BLANC
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIEME SIECLE
Il représente trois enfants jouant. Le plus grand tient un ruyi, son pied droit reposant sur une calebasse. Il retient de sa main droite un plus jeune garçon, perché sur son dos, une pierre sonore autour du cou. Le dernier, debout à leurs côtés, brandit un petit tambour.
Hauteur: 5 cm. (2 in.)

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A RARE WHITE JADE 'BOYS' CARVING
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

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Lot Essay

The depiction of children, and in particular, boys, can be found in various media in Chinese art including painting, porcelains, lacquer and jade carvings. They symbolise a wish for many children, but more significantly, many sons.

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