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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'CRANE AND PEACH' CARVING
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Details
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'CRANE AND PEACH' CARVING
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The carving depicts a recumbent crane with its legs tucked beneath its body and its head resting upon its back, beside a fruiting peach branch. The details of its wing feathers are intricately incised. The stone is of a milky white tone with attractive russet inclusions to several areas.
4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) wide
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The carving depicts a recumbent crane with its legs tucked beneath its body and its head resting upon its back, beside a fruiting peach branch. The details of its wing feathers are intricately incised. The stone is of a milky white tone with attractive russet inclusions to several areas.
4 3/8 in. (11 cm.) wide
Provenance
Acquired in Asia in the early 20th century.
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