Lot 202

PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A MAGPIE WITH POMEGRANATES
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY








Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 3 November 2023 from 09:00 GMT
£7,560
Description
清 青白玉雕鵲鳥銜石榴擺件
the magpie carved grasping with its beak a branch of fruiting pomegranates with leaves resting on its back, its wings and long tail finely incised with details, the stone has an even pale celadon colour with a slightly yellowish tone on the bird's head
Dimensions
13cm wide
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh; acquired from Spink & Son Ltd. on 23 Jan 1973 for £375, with an original receipt and valuation document issued by the gallery and signed by Roger Keverne; thence by descent.







