A MOTTLED GREY AND BEIGE JADE 'CAT' GROUP

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25.09.2020 14:00UTC -04:00
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ID 395614
Lot 1772 | A MOTTLED GREY AND BEIGE JADE 'CAT' GROUP
A MOTTLED GREY AND BEIGE JADE 'CAT' GROUP

LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY, 16TH-18TH CENTURY

The recumbent cat sits in a curled position with its head resting on its paws, while a young kitten playfully clambers onto its mother's back. The carving cleverly utilizes the inherent greyish-black and russet tones of the stone.

2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) long, hongmu stand

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