Asian Art II - 28th July 2021
Lot 713
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A LION DOG
Estimate £150 - £250 | Hammer £150
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Description
A CHINESE PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A LION DOG
QING DYNASTY
The mythical beast depicted reclining with its head resting upon its front paws, its face worked with bulging eyes and bared teeth, its mane and tail incised with fine hairs, the pale creamy stone with russet and black markings, 6.5cm.
Provenance: from an English private collection, Kent, mostly acquired between 1970 and 1990.