CHINESE JADE MONKEYS
A finely carved white jadeite figurine of a monkey riding on another monkey. In China, the monkey is widely perceived as smart and powerful. A monkey riding on the back of another monkey symbolizes maintaining a high official standing from one generation to another.This is an exquisite example of Chinese craftsmanship, only experiences and skilled artisan would be able to carve this very hard stone into this intricate design. Very Good Condition; Size:36.2mmx42.5mm;27.6g; Ming dynasty or earlier. Provenance: London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.
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A finely carved white jadeite figurine of a monkey riding on another monkey. In China, the monkey is widely perceived as smart and powerful. A monkey riding on the back of another monkey symbolizes maintaining a high official standing from one generation to another.This is an exquisite example of Chinese craftsmanship, only experiences and skilled artisan would be able to carve this very hard stone into this intricate design. Very Good Condition; Size:36.2mmx42.5mm;27.6g; Ming dynasty or earlier. Provenance: London Estate collection of Asian and Oriental Art.