A CREAMY RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT CHILONG Ming...
Property from an English Private Collection Lots 366-394
A CREAMY RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT CHILONG
Ming Dynasty
The recumbent beast modelled with its head turned to the rear and bifurcated tail flicked up over its haunches, the body incised with flamiform motifs, the stone of mottled creamy hue to one side and pale green with russet inclusions to the reverse, a small aperture below the jaw.
5.2cm (2in) long.
明 玉雕螭龍把件
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Property from an English Private Collection Lots 366-394
A CREAMY RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT CHILONG
Ming Dynasty
The recumbent beast modelled with its head turned to the rear and bifurcated tail flicked up over its haunches, the body incised with flamiform motifs, the stone of mottled creamy hue to one side and pale green with russet inclusions to the reverse, a small aperture below the jaw.
5.2cm (2in) long.
明 玉雕螭龍把件