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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Details
A YELLOWISH-BEIGE JADE OR HARDSTONE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT MYTHICAL BEAST
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The head shown resting on the forepaws is well carved with curly brows and a curly mane between floppy ears, and the body with flames on the haunches, a knobby backbone and a bushy tail. There is some opaque alteration to the stone.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The head shown resting on the forepaws is well carved with curly brows and a curly mane between floppy ears, and the body with flames on the haunches, a knobby backbone and a bushy tail. There is some opaque alteration to the stone.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) long
Provenance
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist