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A Chinese jade model of a tiger, Yuan-early Ming dynasty,…
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Melbourne
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17-Apr-2016
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A Chinese jade model of a tiger, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century, the well-polished celadon stone with russet inclusions, the animal with his head turned in a snarl, the details finely worked, 4.5 x 8.5 cm. For a jade carved seated tiger of a similar period but with head towards the front see the Victoria and Albert Museum (museum number: A.72-1936). For another similar example see 'Chinese Jade Animals', Hong Kong, 1996, pl.149. Provenance: Queensland private collection, .72-1936
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Unclassified