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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A FINELY CARVED PALE GREYISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BIRD
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A FINELY CARVED PALE GREYISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BIRD
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bird is shown in a recumbent position with head turned to one side and wings slightly spread, and pierced vertically through the center. The stone is of a greyish-white color with a few areas of russet and brown, primarily on the underside.
2 1⁄4 in. (6.3 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bird is shown in a recumbent position with head turned to one side and wings slightly spread, and pierced vertically through the center. The stone is of a greyish-white color with a few areas of russet and brown, primarily on the underside.
2 1⁄4 in. (6.3 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1987.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist