A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST

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A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
18TH CENTURY

Well carved in a recumbent position with head turned backwards while clasping a sprig of lingzhi fungus in its jaws, with wings issuing from the front legs and flames carved on the haunches, the mane and tufted tail with finely incised hair markings, the stone of even tone and softly polished--4 in. (10.2cm.) long, wood stand