California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 48 
A JADEITE CARVING OF LADY MUSICIAN    清 翡翠觀音擺件


  • Dimension: W: 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm) H: 8 1/4 in (21 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $4500

The figure carved from natural jadeite, the stone with mostly semi-transparent blue and white color along with a little russet, cleverly carved to depict hair color. The figure depicts a lady musician, wearing flowing robes, standing and holding onto a pair of Chinese musical instruments. Qing Dynasty period.