A fine Chinese celadon jade carving of three rams 18th century

A fine Chinese celadon jade carving of three rams 18th century, depicting two young rams recumbent beside an adult, the three beasts with their feet neatly tucked beneath their bodies, the celadon stone with russet markings to the larger beast, 10.5cm. Together with a wood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. For related jade carvings of three rams see The Complete Collection of Treasures at the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, pl.88. The ram is a symbol of filial piety, kindness and patience. The three rams or san yang relate to the sun and to male children.