A Chinese celadon jade carving of a ram 18th / early 19th century

A Chinese celadon jade carving of a ram 18th / early 19th century, recumbent with his legs tucked beneath the body, facing forward, and with the horns curling back to rest upon his rump, the beard, ears and hooves well defined, the stone flecked with russet markings, 10.2cm. Together with a hardwood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, no.87 for a related example.