Asian Art II - 13th November 2014

Lot 541

A Chinese celadon jade bi disc 19th century

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280

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Description

A Chinese celadon jade bi disc 19th century, carved with a fine hatched design, the stone with russet and white markings, together with a lapis lazuli model of Budai He Shang, a small boy clambering on his left shoulder, and a small Japanese zushi shrine, the hinged doors opening to reveal a small seated Buddha, the former two with a wood stand, 10.7cm max. (5)

Provenance: from the collection of S R W Shaw (d.1981), purchased c.1950-60.