拍品 1124
1124
A RARE AND UNUSUAL WHITE JADE CARVING OF THE FIVE POISONOUS CREATURES
THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN 
A RARE AND UNUSUAL WHITE JADE CARVING OF THE FIVE POISONOUS CREATURES

19TH CENTURY

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A RARE AND UNUSUAL WHITE JADE CARVING OF THE FIVE POISONOUS CREATURES
19TH CENTURY
Cleverly carved with a large spider seated atop a recumbent tiger, with paws outstretched and mouth open, its head turned to one side to gaze at a small toad at its feet, beside a large scorpion and snake curled around its tail
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) long
來源
Acquired in Honolulu, 1980s.

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The five poisonous creatures represent the 'five poisons' (wudu), and it was commonly believed that one could ward off the potential negative influences caused by these by possessing a charm which incorporates their imagery.