A FINE CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A PARROT

QIANLONG 1736-95

Of flattened form with finely defined feathers, holding a branch with two peaches in its beak, the stone with russet markings, 7cm.

Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, p.102, no.82 for a similarly carved jade model of two birds.