Details
A CREAMY WHITE AND BROWN JADE BIRD FINIAL
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The bird carved in the round looking straight ahead, incised all over with feathers, the underside with an oval hole hollowed between the two legs, the stone of pale brown tones with darker brown flecks and streaks
3in. (8cm.) long, box
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The bird carved in the round looking straight ahead, incised all over with feathers, the underside with an oval hole hollowed between the two legs, the stone of pale brown tones with darker brown flecks and streaks
3in. (8cm.) long, box
Literature
Kelley, 'Highlights of the Gerald Godfrey Jade Collection', fig. 16
Exhibited
Pacific Asia Museum, 1986, Catalogue, no. 37
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 153
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 153