California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 24, 2017  September 24, 2017

 Lot # 3337 
A YELLOW JADE CARVING OF MYTHICAL BEAST    清 黃玉瑞獸


  • Dimension: Height: 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm) Length: 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

Carved as a recumbent mythical beast with head turned to side, with two bulging eyes and broad mouth, with characteristic single horn, its bifurcated tail finely carved with incised lines, the stone is of yellow tone with dark russet inclusions. Qing Dynasty period.