A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL ANIMAL

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL ANIMAL
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
The jade is carved in the round as a recumbent mythical animal, modelled with bulging eyes, a snout-like nose and a single horn.
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) long

Provenance

The Feng Wen Tang Collection

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Lot Essay

Mythical beasts of this form are known as luduan, legendary creatures capable of distinguishing between good and evil. Incense burners of this form were placed beside or in front of the imperial throne to emphasise that the emperor, protected by these animals, was a virtuous and intelligent ruler.

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