Lot 282: A Chinese Brown Jade Carving of a Mythical...
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A Chinese Brown Jade Carving of a Mythical Beast.
A jade carving depicting a sinuous mythical beast with an elongated body, arched back, and curling tail. The creature’s head is finely detailed with pronounced facial features, including a furrowed brow, flaring nostrils, and a snarling expression. The body is fluidly intertwined, forming an openwork composition with its limbs and tail looping around itself.
Approximately 6.3 x 5.5cm
Provenance: Private property of a distinguished British collector.
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