A PALE GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A BIRD
A PALE GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A BIRD

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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A PALE GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A BIRD
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bird is carved with open wings and outstretched tail incised with feathers, the underside is carved with the two bent legs and talons. The stone is of pale greyish-white tone with russet markings.
3 1/8 in. (8.1 cm.) long
Provenance
Dr. Ralph C. Marcove (1929-2001) Collection, New York.

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