PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A CHIMAERA
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
£4,536
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 3 November 2023 from 09:00 GMT
Description
清 青白玉雕瑞獸把件
finely carved in seated position with legs tucked beneath the body, head looking forward with back arched in alerted expression, body delicately incised with ruyi-cloud-formed wings and flame-like patterns near thighs, the bushy tail curling around the hind, the stone of creamy pale celadon colour with variegated white inclusions on the base
Dimensions
6cm wide
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh; acquired from Spink & Son Ltd. on 13 Dec 1973 for £465, with an original receipt and valuation document issued by the gallery and signed by Roger Keverne; thence by descent.