California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9542 
A YELLOW JADE CARVED RECUMBENT MYTHICAL BEAST    清 黃玉雕瑞獸擺件


  • Dimension: Length: 3 5/8 in (9.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

Depicted recumbent with the head turned to its left and resting on its front paws, the mythical beast portrayed with bulging eyes and an wide snout, its back rendered with a prominent spinal column terminating in a long tail swept against its haunches, the pebble of a warm yellow colour attractively highlighted with extensive russet patches. Qing Dynasty period.