Asian Art II - 13th November 2019

Lot 840

A LARGE CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST QING DYNASTY OR LATER The lion-like...

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £7700

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A LARGE CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST

QING DYNASTY OR LATER

The lion-like creature carved in a recumbent position with its head turned back, grasping a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, its bifurcated tail curling around its body, the stone with some russet markings, together with a wood stand detailed with lingzhi, 14.5cm. (2)