ID 1007273
Lot 818 | A SUPERB WHITE AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST
Estimate value
$ 120 000 – 180 000
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The mythical beast is depicted with flame-like decoration outlining the eyes and beaded ribbon-like curls highlighting the haunches and bifurcated tail. The stone is of an even white tone with a dusting of russet to the top.
3 in. (7.8 cm.) wide
Provenance
Robert H. Ellsworth (1929-2014), New York.
Anthony Carter, London, 29 March 2004.
The LJZ Collection, United States.
Literature
J. C. Y. Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p. 63, no. 43.
A. Carter, The LJZ Collection of Chinese Jades, London, 2022, pp. 64-65, no. 27.
Exhibited
New York, Asia House Gallery, Chinese Jade from Han to Ch'ing, Fall 1980.
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Ming dynasty, Liao 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, Liao dynasty |
| Place of origin: | China, Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
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