California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 28, 2015  Mar. 28, 2015

 Lot # 5289 
A WHITE JADE CARVED 'QUAILS' VASE    清 白玉帶皮 '安居樂業' 香瓶


  • Dimension: Height without stand: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2500

Finely modelled as a small archaistic hu-form vase supported on rocky outcrops, with three quails standing atop in different postures and sorghum issuing from the rocks, above a lingzhi head cleverly carved with russet skin, the rest is of even white tone. Qing Dynasty period