Lot Essay
For a discussion of the subject, see an article entitled 'The Squirrel and Grape Motif, It Significance Reinterpreted,' Ka Bo Tsang, I.C.S.B.S., Journal, 1995, pp. 15-19
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1800-1880
Details
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE GRAPE-GROUP BOTTLE
1800-1880
Naturalistically carved as a bunch of grapes with tendrils running from the neck, a large leaf on one side, the head of a small animal appearing to the lower half, presumably a squirrel, the stone of celadon tone with some pale brown inclusions, stopper
2.3/8in. (6cm.) high
1800-1880
Naturalistically carved as a bunch of grapes with tendrils running from the neck, a large leaf on one side, the head of a small animal appearing to the lower half, presumably a squirrel, the stone of celadon tone with some pale brown inclusions, stopper
2.3/8in. (6cm.) high
Provenance
Rolli Herman, 1979
Ashkenazi & Co., San Francisco, 1981
Ashkenazi & Co., San Francisco, 1981