Description:
Four Jade Carvings, China, a pig with a long tail, reclined with two piglets, one on her back, celadon stone with wisps of white inclusions; a qilin, seated with the tip of its two-pronged tail touching its mouth, pale celadon stone with opaque white and light yellow inclusion; and a near pair of jade chilongs, standing with curved backs, roaring and showing its teeth, one slightly bigger than the other, incised details, celadon stone with yellow tint, ht. to 1 5/8, wd. to 3 in.
Estimate $700-900
chilong pairs with minor surface stain and dirt, otherwise in good condition.
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Keywords
Jade Carving, ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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