Asian Art II - Part Two - 23rd May 2024

Lot 911

TWO CHINESE JADE CARVINGS OF MYTHICAL BEASTS

Estimate £800 - £1,000 | Hammer £8820

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Description

TWO CHINESE JADE CARVINGS OF MYTHICAL BEASTS
QING DYNASTY

One a pale celadon carving of a recumbent qilin, the stone with occasional small russet mottling; the other a celadon jade carving of luduan with a bird perched on its back, the stone with large russet inclusions, 6cm. (2)

Provenance: formerly the collection of the Viceroy of Min-Zhe, who served in the Qing government from 1898-1903.