A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL...
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A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
Ming Dynasty
Expertly carved as a single-horned mythical beast in a crouched position, with the head turned backward, featuring bulbous eyes beneath bushy brows, finely carved mane flowing down the breast, a knobbly spine and bifurcated tail, the stone of celadon hue with brown and russet striations. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) high
明 褐斑青玉瑞獸把件
Compare with a related grey green jade mythical beast, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, p.160, pl.143. See also a related pale green and russet jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming dynasty, sold at Bonhams London, 18 May 2023, lot 84.
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN 紳士藏品
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
Ming Dynasty
Expertly carved as a single-horned mythical beast in a crouched position, with the head turned backward, featuring bulbous eyes beneath bushy brows, finely carved mane flowing down the breast, a knobbly spine and bifurcated tail, the stone of celadon hue with brown and russet striations. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) high
明 褐斑青玉瑞獸把件
Compare with a related grey green jade mythical beast, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, p.160, pl.143. See also a related pale green and russet jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming dynasty, sold at Bonhams London, 18 May 2023, lot 84.
