ID 718919
Lot 1221 | A FINELY CARVED PALE GREYISH-WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BIRD
Estimate value
$ 15 000 – 25 000
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The bird is shown in a recumbent position with head turned to one side and wings slightly spread, and pierced vertically through the center. The stone is of a greyish-white color with a few areas of russet and brown, primarily on the underside.
2 1⁄4 in. (6.3 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1987.
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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