Asian Art I - 17th November 2015

Lot 67

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A COCKEREL 18TH CENTURY The bird in a crouched position

Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £5000

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Description

A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A COCKEREL

18TH CENTURY

The bird in a crouched position, his head slightly turned to the right in an inquisitive posture, his feathers and tail plumage naturalistically carved, the stone with russet markings, together with a fitted hardwood stand, 7cm. (2)

Provenance: a private collection, Hampshire.