A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS OF DOGS, 17TH - 20TH CENTURY

The first is a pale greenish-white jade carving of a crouching dog, the folds of the skin are well-incised and the stone is of an even tone with pale russet inclusions, 17th century. The second is a pale green and russet jade recumbent hound with its head resting on its front paws and its hind leg resting on its tail, 20th century. The third is a further recumbent hound in a similar position and its tail flicked over its hind legs, the stone is of an even white tone, 20th century. The last is carved as a group of three recumbent dogs, 19th - 20th century.
The largest, 2.7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) long