Lot 337
  • 337

A WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A SQUIRREL QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY |

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description

  • 4.9 cm, 1 7/8  in.
depicted recumbent with a long bushy tail curled atop its body, its head resting on its front paws and detailed with funnel-shaped ears, the stone of an even white tone

Provenance

Collection of T.Y. Chao (1912-1999).

Condition

The figure is in good overall condition. The natural flaw to the stone is skilfully incorporated in the design.
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