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A GREENISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BIRD
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) OR EARLIER
The bird is carved in the round with its head turned towards the side, its wings
folded on its back, and the details of the feathers executed with fne incised
lines. The jade is of an olive-green tone sufused with russet and dark brown
veins.
3 in. (7.5 cm.) long
£10,000-15,000 US$14,000-20,000
€12,000-18,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

明或更早 青玉褐斑鳥
(reverse)
來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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