A pale green jade 'praying mantis' double box and cover, Qing dynasty | 清 青玉雕瓜瓞螳螂蓋盒

A pale green jade 'praying mantis' double box and cover

Qing dynasty

清 青玉雕瓜瓞螳螂蓋盒

deftly carved in high relief and openwork, the box in the form of two gourds issuing from a gnarled stalk with furled leaves and curling tendrils, the cover detailed with a praying mantis atop a large leaf, the stone of a pale celadon color, wood stand (3)

Length 6 ½ in., 16.5 cm