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THE PROPERTY OF A FAR EASTERN FAMILY
A FINE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A CRANE
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A FINE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A CRANE
LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Well carved in the round, the bird is modelled seated on rockwork beside flowering plants, grasping a leafy sprig in its beak, its head turned towards its finely detailed tail feathers, curled to the under side of the body, the stone of a pale celadon tone with areas of amber inclusions
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, stand
LATE QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
Well carved in the round, the bird is modelled seated on rockwork beside flowering plants, grasping a leafy sprig in its beak, its head turned towards its finely detailed tail feathers, curled to the under side of the body, the stone of a pale celadon tone with areas of amber inclusions
5 in. (12.7 cm.) wide, stand