A White Jade 'Mythical Beasts' group Qing Dynasty, 18th Century

well-carved with two recumbent beasts depicted nuzzling side by side, one with a single horn, both with finely-incised scrolling tails, scrolling 'flames' at their joints, the stone of an even white with a hint of celadon, slight russet inclusions to the underside, wood stand (2)

very good condition, a russet-tinged cloudy inclusion incorporated into the scrollwork to the underside
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Compare a pair of recumbent mythical beasts sharing a lotus blossom sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 18th May 1988, lot 616.