Lot #10 - A Chinese jade model of a tiger, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century
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Auction House:Mossgreen
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Sale Name:International Decorative Arts
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Sale Date:17 Apr 2016 ~ 4pm - Session 1 - Lots 1 - 94
18 Apr 2016 ~ 10.30am - Session 2 - Lots 95 – 673
19 Apr 2016 ~ 10.30am - Session 3 - Lots 674 – 1236 -
Lot #:10
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Lot Description:A Chinese jade model of a tiger, Yuan-early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century
the well-polished celadon stone with russet inclusions, the animal with his head turned in a snarl, the details finely worked
4.5 x 8.5 cm -
Provenance:Queensland private collection
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References:For a jade carved seated tiger of a similar period but with head towards the front see the Victoria and Albert Museum (museum number: A.72-1936). For another similar example see 'Chinese Jade Animals', Hong Kong, 1996, pl.149.
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Estimate:A$4,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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