California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2215 
A WHITE JADE 'BOY UPON DRAGON-CARP' CARVING    明 白玉雕童子鯉魚化龍擺件


  • Dimension: Length: 5 1/8 in (13 cm) Width: 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

Finely carved as a boy seated upon a large mythical beast with carp fish body and dragon head, the seated boy's head raised with joyful expression, one hand holding a bowl, upon the scaly body of the dragon fish, its head with large gaping mouth, the stone is of even white tone with slight russet streaks. Ming Dynasty period.