Asian Art II - 22nd May 2019
Lot 673
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A HOUND AND HER PUPPY QING DYNASTY OR LATER The larger dog...
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £1000
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Description
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A HOUND AND HER PUPPY
QING DYNASTY OR LATER
The larger dog lying in a recumbent pose with her head resting upon her front paws, the pup relaxing by its mother's side, the stone with minor russet inclusions, 7cm.
Cf. Bluett & Sons Ltd., Dr Newton's Zoo, p.19, pl.22 and p.35, pl.65 for similar jade carvings of hounds without a puppy.