California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2022 9:30AM PDT  September 10, 2022 9:30AM PDT

 Lot # 6055 
A CHINESE JADE CARVING OF MYTHICAL BIRD    宋或以後 青玉鸟


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm) Length: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $3000

Chinese. The jade bird is modelled in recumbent position, its plumage finely incised, vividly shown grasping a lingzhi branch in its mouth, the stone of celadon color and with russet streaks and inclusions. Song Dynasty period or later.


來源: 波士頓考古學藏家舊藏
Provenance: From an archaeologist's estate, Boston