California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 17, 2018  March 17, 2018

 Lot # 3082 
A YELLOW JADE RECUMBENT MYTHICAL BEAST    清 黄玉臥兽


  • Dimension: Length: 3 in (7.6 cm) Width: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1800
  • Estimate To: $2800

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.