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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
A MOTTLED CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A TIGER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A MOTTLED CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A TIGER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The tiger is shown in recumbent position and is adorned with sprays of lingzhi, flowers and lotus carved in relief. The base is incised with a pattern of scrolls. The opaque stone is of a mottled pale celadon tone with grey, russet and chocolate brown inclusions.
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The tiger is shown in recumbent position and is adorned with sprays of lingzhi, flowers and lotus carved in relief. The base is incised with a pattern of scrolls. The opaque stone is of a mottled pale celadon tone with grey, russet and chocolate brown inclusions.
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Private English Collection, acquired prior to 1970.
Brought to you by
Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department