Page 13 - Christies Pavillion Sale Fine Chinese Works of Art April 2016 Hong Kong

PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN FAMILY 13
COLLECTION
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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF
A PHOENIX

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

The pebble is carved in the round as a
recumbent mythical bird shown perched
between two wheels, its wings rendered in
upswept curls and long tail feathers curling
under its body, detailed further with
pronounced clawed feet. The stone is of an
even white tone.
3º in. (8.5 cm.) long

HK$80,000-150,000
US$11,000-19,000

清 白玉天雞把件

PROPERTY FROM AN ASIAN FAMILY
COLLECTION

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A WHITE JADE ‘PHOENIX’
PENDANT

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The pendant is carved as a recumbent
phoenix with its legs tucked under its body
and the head turned backwards towards
its upswept tail. The jade is of an even
pale greyish-white tone with slight russet
veining.
2Ω in. (6.5 cm.) long

HK$60,000-80,000
US$7,800-10,000

清十八世紀 白玉鳳形珮