Bidspirit auction | CHINESE WHITE JADE WITH RUSSET

CHINESE WHITE JADE WITH RUSSET OF RECUMBENT BEAST - Ming Dynasty, Ca. AD 1368 - 1644, or earlier. > A compact jade carving depicting a recumbent mythical beast, shown with legs tucked beneath its body and head slightly raised in a composed, watchful pose. The form is smoothly modelled with softly rounded contours, emphasising the creature’s solid, muscular presence. The stone is of creamy white tone extensively suffused with rich russet inclusions. > Provenance: Private British Collection; Ex. Old European Collection, previously acquired on the European art market during the 1990s. > > Size: 35mm x 28mm; Weight: 26g > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >