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A YELLOW JADE HOUND
Ming dynasty
The reclining hound carved with its folded paws outstretched, its head
looking behind, the long body with articulated ribs and a long slender
tail sweeping under the rear haunches, the yellow stone with a russet
inclusion.
2 3/4in (7cm) long
US$8,000 - 10,000
明 黃玉犬像擺件
8023 8024
A SMALL MOTTLED GRAY JADE CARVING
8024 OF A RECUMBENT ELEPHANT
18 | BONHAMS Ming dynasty
The elephant modelled with its head looking downward with its trunk
curled, the tail curled to the left side, the forelegs tucked underneath,
the grayish matrix marked with black and brown streaks mostly on its
back.
3in (7.5cm) long
US$3,000 - 5,000
明 灰黑玉象擺件
Provenance
Mary Morrison Collection, Vancouver, Canada
