Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 384

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent horse 18th/19th century

Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1700

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Description

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent horse 18th/19th century, with its head turned and with a monkey clambering over its back, with a wood stand, 5cm. (2) The horse and the monkey, mashang feng hau, forms the rebus 'may the rank of Marquis immediately be conferred upon you'.