Lot 203
CELADON JADE CARVED 'PHOENIX AND PEACH' GROUP
QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Auction: 8 November 2016 at 17:00 GMT
£2,750
Description
the phoenix in a recumbent position with legs tucked under the body and head turned backwards, the long, arched tail carved in openwork with separate feathers, the beak holding a leafy branch bearing three ripe peaches, the stone of a celadon tone with fine snowflake inclusions
Dimensions
16.5cm long
Footnote
Provenance:
The Collection of Professor J.E.Webb (1915-2011) (for more information on Professor Webb, please see lot 223), acquired from William Clayton Fine Chinese Jade, Porcelain and Oriental Works of Art, with original receipt dated 29th January 1972.