California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 21, 2016  May 21, 2016

 Lot # 2089 
A WHITE JADE CARVED BRIDGE    清 白玉雕小橋流水


  • Dimension: Width: 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1,500
  • Estimate To: $2,800

Carved as an arched bridge flanked with pine and wutong trees, including an elderly figure ascending; an figure standing atop holding an rope tied to an mule; an figure carrying an bucket over shoulder; and an small boat travelling under the bridge. The stone is of semi-translucent even white tone with caramel inclusion worked into the overall design. Accompanied with an hardwood stand carved into scudding water waves under the bridge. Qing Dynasty period.