Asian Art II - Part Two - 23 May 2024
A CHINESE GREY AND RUSSET JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' PLAQUE
A CHINESE GREY AND RUSSET JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' PLAQUE
HAN DYNASTY OR LATER
Carved in openwork, depicting a writhing chilong with a bifurcated tail, the pale stone with areas of russet, creamy white inclusions and minor black specks, 8.4cm.