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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE MR. J. L. C. PEARCE (1918-2017)
A GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE
18TH CENTURY
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A GREENISH-WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE
18TH CENTURY
The impressive vessel is carved as a baluster vase with forms the body of a bixie which is carved crouching with its head and tail lifted following the contour of the vase. Its wings are carved folded against its body and its legs are incised with an archaistic design. Its head is carved with an alert expression and its mouth open clasping a bowl. The stone is of an even pale tone with russet inclusions.
5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The impressive vessel is carved as a baluster vase with forms the body of a bixie which is carved crouching with its head and tail lifted following the contour of the vase. Its wings are carved folded against its body and its legs are incised with an archaistic design. Its head is carved with an alert expression and its mouth open clasping a bowl. The stone is of an even pale tone with russet inclusions.
5 ¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high
Provenance
With T. Y. King & Sons, Hong Kong, 23 December 1966.
Brought to you by
Samantha Yuen