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A WHITE AND BROWN JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO
MING DYNASTY
the recumbent figure with the head bent down nibbling the end of a sprig of lingzhi, the length of the stem extending under the body and up the
chest, a large curling leaf and the fungus resting against the animal’s right shoulder, the buffalo’s twisting horns, study legs, and wispy tail deftly
modeled against its muscular body, the stone an opaque, creamy white color with dark brown inclusions
明 玉雕臥牛把件
Length 1¾ in., 4.5 cm
$ 5,000-7,000

PROVENANCE 來源
Collection of Jon Edwards. Jon Edwards 收藏
LITERATURE 出版
Robert P. Youngman, The Youngman Collection of 羅伯特•楊門，《楊門藏玉：中國玉器·新石器時代至清代》，
Chinese Jades from Neolithic to Qing, Chicago, 2008, 芝加哥，2008年，圖版92
pl. 92.

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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANT
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
the flat stone deftly carved in low relief, the animal in profile with the head lowered and turned back towards the tail, the trunk reaching towards its
hind legs, the russet streaks skillfully incorporated into the creature’s folds and creases, the reverse similarly carved and of an even white tone
清十八世紀 白玉雕吉象把件
Length 2½ in., 6.3 cm
$ 5,000-7,000

PROVENANCE 來源
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 26th November Ralph M. Chait Galleries，紐約，2001年11月26日
2001.

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