清十八世紀 青白玉瑞獸擺件

of a recumbent lion and qilin, both with their heads turned to the right, the detail of their eyes, manes and tails carefully picked out, the stone of a pale celadon tone with white inclusions, wood stand

This jade animal group is in good condition, but does have a number of flaws running through the stone in several places. The stone is of a more celadon colour than in the catalogue.
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