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18TH CENTURY
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A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT CRANE
18TH CENTURY
The crane with finely carved feathers is shown seated with its head turned backwards and grasping a peach spray in its beak, its taloned feet tucked under the body, wings folded to the sides and the long tail feathers curved under the body. The stone is of a pale even tone with some minor mottling and inclusions.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long
18TH CENTURY
The crane with finely carved feathers is shown seated with its head turned backwards and grasping a peach spray in its beak, its taloned feet tucked under the body, wings folded to the sides and the long tail feathers curved under the body. The stone is of a pale even tone with some minor mottling and inclusions.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) long