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18TH CENTURY
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A WHITE, GREY AND RUSSET JADE 'ZHONG KUI AND DEMON' CARVING
18TH CENTURY
The group is carved to depict Zhong Kui in a crouched position with finely carved facial features and delicately incised beard, confronting a fierce demon clambering below him. The stone is of a mottled white tone with dark grey inclusions and areas of concentrated russet.
2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) wide
18TH CENTURY
The group is carved to depict Zhong Kui in a crouched position with finely carved facial features and delicately incised beard, confronting a fierce demon clambering below him. The stone is of a mottled white tone with dark grey inclusions and areas of concentrated russet.
2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) wide
Provenance
Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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