Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 288

** A Chinese jade carving of a phoenix

Estimate £4,000 - £5,000

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Description

** A Chinese jade carving of a phoenix, with finely carved feathers, holding a blossoming branch in its beak, a small figure perched on its back plucks a lute, probably 19th century, 11.5cm, raised on a modern stand. (2)