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A GREENISH-WHITE AND GREY JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST AND
BOYS' GROUP
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The group is carved and pierced as a four-legged mythical beast with two
horns and long whiskers. Its body and tail are covered in scales, and its front
legs are carved kneeling. The beast is accompanied by two smiling boys who
are playfully clambering on its back and front legs, clutching its ears and horns.
The stone is of a pale tone with grey inclusions.
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) wide
£20,000-30,000 US$27,000-40,000
€24,000-35,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.

明 青白玉童子瑞獸擺件

來源: 地藏山房珍藏，台北，於1970至1990年間入藏

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