MONDAY, 30 OCTOBER 1995 AT 2:30 P.M. PRECISELY (LOTS 801-920)
A YELLOW AND BROWN JADE ARCHAISTIC PENDANT

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A YELLOW AND BROWN JADE ARCHAISTIC PENDANT
MING DYNASTY

The pendant carved and pierced with a stylised dragon turning its head to face a small squirrel crouching on its back, the dragon with scrolls carved in low-relief to its body, the stone predominantly of rich yellow tones with extensive rich brown areas and fine polish
3 1/2in. (9cm.) long, box
Exhibited
Pacific Asia Museum, 1986, Catalogue, no. 73
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 117, pl. 18
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1990-91

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