A WHITE JADE CAT AND BUTTERFLY GROUP

細節
A WHITE JADE CAT AND BUTTERFLY GROUP
QIANLONG

The feline well carved in the round with its head turned back and tail swept to one side, grasping a butterfly in its mouth, the underside carved with the four legs tucked under the body, the finely polished stone of even white colour with light russet inclusions highlighting the wings of the butterfly
1 3/4in. (4.5cm.) long, box
展覽
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 293

拍品專文

The butterfly and the cat form the rebus for 70 and 80 years old and carry the meaning of long life.