A CHINESE APPLE GREEN JADEITE CARVING OF A HORSE

REPUBLIC PERIOD

The horse depicted in a recumbent pose with its head raised, its tail and mane detailed with finely incised hairs, the pale stone with vivid green and russet markings, together with a wood stand, 20.3cm. (2)

Provenance: formerly a private collection, London, formed c.1959-1963. The horse was purchased from Chuen Koo Chai Dealers in Chinese Arts & Curios, Hong Kong, on 27th May 1959. A copy of the invoice is available. Lots 79-84 and 692-694 are all from the same collection.