A fine white and russet jade 'lotus pond and bird' carving
A fine white and russet jade 'lotus pond and bird' carving
18th century
Carved as two large lotus pods beside a lotus blossom and a large lotus leaf joined with slender reeds, the side decorated with a bird, the wings highlighted in russet, the stone of white tone with white and russet inclusions. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long.
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A fine white and russet jade 'lotus pond and bird' carving
18th century
Carved as two large lotus pods beside a lotus blossom and a large lotus leaf joined with slender reeds, the side decorated with a bird, the wings highlighted in russet, the stone of white tone with white and russet inclusions. 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long.