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17TH CENTURY
Details
A Small White and Brown Jade Figure of a Chimera
17th Century
Well carved in a recumbent position with head turned to the side, the vaporous cloud issuing from its jaws supporting a book above the back, with a pair of antlers and areas of scales carved on the haunches, the mane and tail with finely carved hair markings
3.1/8in. (8.3cm.) long, box
17th Century
Well carved in a recumbent position with head turned to the side, the vaporous cloud issuing from its jaws supporting a book above the back, with a pair of antlers and areas of scales carved on the haunches, the mane and tail with finely carved hair markings
3.1/8in. (8.3cm.) long, box
Provenance
John Sparks Ltd., 1955
Exhibited
Oriental Ceramics Society, London