California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 8, 2018  July 8, 2018

 Lot # 5370 
A YELLOW JADE RECUMBENT MYTHICAL BEAST    明 黄玉雕瑞獸把件


  • Dimension: Length: 3 in (7.6 cm) Width: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2200
  • Estimate To: $3800

Depicted recumbent with the head turned to its left and resting on its front paws,the mythical beast portrayed with bulging eyes and an wide snout,its back rendered with a prominent spinal column terminating in a long tail swept against its haunches,the pebble of a warm yellow colour attractively highlighted with extensive russet patches. Qing Dynasty period.