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A fine Chinese jade carving of bi Xie, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911),…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
31-Aug-2017
Lot No.
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Description:
A fine Chinese jade carving of bi Xie, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the mythical animal recumbent and carved with full rounded body, the head turned backwards, and grasping a long, leafy 'Lingzhi' spray (the sacred mushroom) in its mouth, its back paws slightly raised, the pale green jade with a few russet inclusions, 10 cm length, with decorative wooden stand. Other Notes: for similar, please see Christie's, New York, 30 March, 2005, lot 111, Sotheby's, London, 6 November 2013, lot 283, Sotheby's, London, 14 May, 2008, Lot 583
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Category:
Oriental: Jade