A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST

QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)

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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The jade is carved in round as a mythical beast resting on its paws with a single horn between finely detailed mane, its face finely detailed with rounded eyes, curled eyebrows and a broad snout; its long bifurcated tail flicked to its left side. The stone is well-polished and of an even pale greenish-white tone with concentrated areas of milky mottling.
2 5/8 in. (6.5 cm.) long, box

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