ID 963299
Lot 3042 | A VERY RARE LARGE YELLOW JADE CARVING OF A XIEZHI
Estimate value
HKD 4 000 000 – 6 000 000
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The recumbent mythical beast is finely carved with its head turned over the right shoulder, with its bifurcated tail extending from the ridged spine. The stone is of an even greenish-yellow tone.
7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm.) long, box
| Medium: | Jade, Precious stones |
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| Historical era: | Qing 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: | Qing 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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