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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION
A PALE BROWNISH-RUSSET JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' CARVING
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A PALE BROWNISH-RUSSET JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' CARVING
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The pebble form stone is carved as a recumbent mythical beast with its legs tugged under the body resting on clouds. The mane, ear and tail are finely detailed. The stone is of a pale brown tone with areas of honey brown and russet inclusions.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) wide, with zitan stand.
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The pebble form stone is carved as a recumbent mythical beast with its legs tugged under the body resting on clouds. The mane, ear and tail are finely detailed. The stone is of a pale brown tone with areas of honey brown and russet inclusions.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) wide, with zitan stand.
Provenance
Private English Collection, acquired by the vendor's grandmother in the 1950s, and thence by descent within the family.
Brought to you by
Kate Hunt
Director, Head of Department