A Rare Greyish-White Jade Recumbent Phoenix
A Rare Greyish-White Jade Recumbent Phoenix

TANG/SONG DYNASTY, 10TH-13TH CENTURY

Details
A Rare Greyish-White Jade Recumbent Phoenix
Tang/Song dynasty, 10th-13th century
Carved in the round in a recumbent position with head turned back to rest on the body and legs carved on the underside, the long wing tips and the ends of the long tail feathers ending in curls, pierced through the breast
3 5/8in. (9.3cm.) long

More from THE FALK COLLECTION I: FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART

View All
View All