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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE SCOTTISH COLLECTION (LOTS 388-394 INCLUSIVE)
A GREYISH-CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
Details
A GREYISH-CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The beast is carved in a recumbent position with its legs tucked beneath its body and its finely incised tail resting upon its haunches. The stone is of an attractive greyish-celadon tone with dark russet and brownish streaked inclusions.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) wide
MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
The beast is carved in a recumbent position with its legs tucked beneath its body and its finely incised tail resting upon its haunches. The stone is of an attractive greyish-celadon tone with dark russet and brownish streaked inclusions.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) wide
Provenance
Property from a Private Scottish Collection, gifted to the vendor prior to 1994.
With Bluett, London.
With Bluett, London.