A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'BUTTERFLY AND GOURD' CARVING
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'BUTTERFLY AND GOURD' CARVING

20TH CENTURY

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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'BUTTERFLY AND GOURD' CARVING
20TH CENTURY
The piece is carved and pierced in the form of several gourds growing from leafy vines, with a butterfly resting on one, and three large leaves carved to the underside, highlighted in the russet skin.
2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) long

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