Lot 225: A TRIO OF CHINESE CARVED JADE ANIMAL CARVINGS.
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A collection of three small Chinese jade carvings, each representing a traditional auspicious motif. The group comprises a goldfish or carp in pale celadon jade with protruding eyes and a flared tail, featuring a suspension hole bored through the mouth; a stylized cicada in off-white jade with incised wing and segment details; and a crouching mythical beast, possibly a piyao, in pale celadon jade. Each piece is worked in the round with surface details added through shallow incised lines.
L: Approximately 3.3 – 3.7cm
Condition report:
Good overall condition. Minor surface wear and natural inclusions inherent to the jade are present, consistent with age and handling.
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