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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'CATS' GROUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The russet skin of the pebble is effectively employed in this naturalistic and detailed carving of the group of cats, with the larger feline half coiled around the smaller. The stone of a rich russet tone with areas of white highlighting the details.
2 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The russet skin of the pebble is effectively employed in this naturalistic and detailed carving of the group of cats, with the larger feline half coiled around the smaller. The stone of a rich russet tone with areas of white highlighting the details.
2 7/8 in. (9.8 cm.) wide
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 2 November 1999, lot 835.
From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970 and 1976.
From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970 and 1976.
Brought to you by
Xichu CC Wang