.jpg?w=1)
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A PALE GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE PHOENIX-FORM INK PALETTE
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The palette is carved in the form of a phoenix with its head turned back and tucked between its wings, which flank the concave ink well. Its bifurcated tail is outstretched and its legs are tucked underneath its body.
5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) long, zitan box, the interior carved by Lai Loy
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The palette is carved in the form of a phoenix with its head turned back and tucked between its wings, which flank the concave ink well. Its bifurcated tail is outstretched and its legs are tucked underneath its body.
5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm.) long, zitan box, the interior carved by Lai Loy
Provenance
Property from the Lai Family Collection.