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MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
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THREE JADE FIGURAL CARVINGS
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
One carving is modelled in the form of two standing female immortals wearing long flowing robes; the stone is of a dark grey tone with paler brownish-white areas. The second carving depicts a fisherman holding a basket in front of him; the stone is of a pale whitish-celadon tone with russet inclusions. The third carving is modelled as a standing bearded scholar carrying a sword on his back; the stone is of a celadon tone with paler inclusions.
The tallest 4 in. (10 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
One carving is modelled in the form of two standing female immortals wearing long flowing robes; the stone is of a dark grey tone with paler brownish-white areas. The second carving depicts a fisherman holding a basket in front of him; the stone is of a pale whitish-celadon tone with russet inclusions. The third carving is modelled as a standing bearded scholar carrying a sword on his back; the stone is of a celadon tone with paler inclusions.
The tallest 4 in. (10 cm.) high
Provenance
Property of a private East Asian collector (d.1994)
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