A rare Chinese celadon jade carving of a mythical deer Song dynasty 960-1279AD
Estimate £5,000 - £8,000
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Description
A rare Chinese celadon jade carving of a mythical deer Song dynasty 960-1279AD, recumbent with its hooves drawn under the body, his head with incised ears and a lobed crest, holding a large lingzhi spray in his mouth, the stone with warm russet blushes and cream-coloured inclusions, 6cm.
Provenance: a South African private collection.
