California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 July 15, 2023  July 15, 2023

 Lot # 1204 
A CHINESE WHITE JADE RECUMBENT BEAT    清 白玉帶皮臥獸


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) Width: 3 in (7.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1500

Depicting a recumbent mythical beast with head turned back, the head shown with broad mouth and protruding eyes, a long beaded spine running from the back of the neck to the tail where a bat perching next to it. The stone is of smooth white tone with russet skin. Qing Dynasty period.