California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 15, 2013  Dec. 15, 2013

 Lot # 56 
TWO BLACK AND WHITE JADE CARVED ORNAMENTS    十九世紀 和田黑白玉雕人物、猴把件


  • Dimension: W: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm) H: 1 1/8 in (3 cm) W: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm) H: 1 1/4 in (3.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $3500

One ornament depicts a seated monkey holding onto a ball, while a small monkey surmounted on top, cleverly carved and fully utilizing the black and white jade. The other ornament depicts a young boy carrying a large lotus leaf on the back, with a small chi-long hanging on to it, cleverly carved, the string attached to a carved turquoise ball. 19th century