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A SMALL GREYISH-WHITE AND DARK BROWN
JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT
MYTHICAL BEAST
LATE MING DYNASTY, 16TH-17TH CENTURY
Shown with the head turned back towards the tufted tail, the well-carved
beast has a single horn, segmented mane, laid-back ears, well-detailed
claws, scroll-outlined haunches and a knobby backbone. The greyish-
white stone has extensive brown markings.
3¿ in. (8 cm.) long
$8,000-12,000
PROVENANCE:
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
晚明 十六至十七世紀 灰褐玉雕瑞獸 (another view)
來源:
史蒂芬 • 瓊肯三世(1978年逝)珍藏。
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