Lot 125

PALE CELADON JADE CARVING OF 'QUAIL AND VASE ' PENDANT
MING TO QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY




Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art | 682
Auction: 13 May 2022 at 11:00 BST
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Description
明至清 青白玉雕平安如意吊墜
carved in openwork with a vase (ping), quail (an) and branch of lingzhi fungus (ruyi) issuing from a rock base, together as a pun for 'wish you safe and pleasant', the stone of pale celadon hue with some dark brown mottling
Dimensions
6.5cm wide
Provenance
Provenance: Private collection, England, has been collecting Chinese jades for over 20 years



