California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2019  June 23, 2019

 Lot # 6998 
A SOAPSTONE CARVED FIGURE OF MYTHICAL BEAST    明 凍石瑞獸擺件


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm) Length: 5 1/2 in (14.0 cm) Width: 2 1/2 in (6.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The standing mythical beast is modelled in an attacking pose, with ferocious expression, mouth agape revealing fangs, large protruding eyes, and powerful snout, the mane and tail detailed with incised lines.


取天然凍石,其質地如脂凝凍,潤透通靈。圓雕為瑞獸擺件,毫不吝材,以求造型之美態。瑞獸形體健碩,作行走狀,四肢前屈,頭部高昂,背部下凹,臀部隆起。雕刻技法精美,活靈活現,逼真傳神,昂首屈肢,目視前方,張牙露齒。整器造型別緻,端莊大氣,惟妙惟肖。