£9,800
A RUSSET JADE MYTHICAL BEAST
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
褐玉瑞兽把件 明 1368-1644
the recumbent beast is carved with its head turned inward resting on its left shoulder, with a bifurcated tail and underside carved with four legs tucked under its body, the stone of a yellowish-russet tone with dark brown inclusions, on a fitted hardwood stand
6cm wide, 4.5cm high
PROVENANCE: From a Prominent Private European Collection.
overall in good condition
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
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33.6% inc VAT*