Lot Essay
The butterfly and the cat form the rebus for 70 and 80 years old and carry the meaning of long life.
Details
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
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
Exhibited
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 293