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QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
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A SUPERBLY CARVED WHITE JADE PRAYING MANTIS
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The stone is finely carved in the form of a praying mantis, its articulated body intertwined by a leafy branch. The attractive russet inclusions in the stone have been skilfully utilised to accentuate the carving of the head and the folded wings.
4 1/2 in. (12 cm.) long, fitted box
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The stone is finely carved in the form of a praying mantis, its articulated body intertwined by a leafy branch. The attractive russet inclusions in the stone have been skilfully utilised to accentuate the carving of the head and the folded wings.
4 1/2 in. (12 cm.) long, fitted box
Provenance
A French private collection
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong