A SMALL PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
A SMALL PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
A SMALL PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
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A SMALL PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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A SMALL PALE GREENISH-GREY JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The beast shown seated facing forward with its jaws open has a ribbed chest, long horns, a segmented mane and an upswept tail. The semi-translucent stone has russet markings.
2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.

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