Lot #6 - A large celadon jade carving of a bixi, early 20th century
-
Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
-
Sale Name:Fine Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
-
Sale Date:21 Jun 2017 ~ 5.30pm
-
Lot #:6
-
Lot Description:A large celadon jade carving of a bixi, early 20th century
carved striding forward with head raised and mouth open revealing its sharp teeth, the long tail parted in looped coils over the hind quarters and a crest extending in coils over its back, the body carved in low relief with C-scrolls over the haunches, and long curls extending over the sides, the green stone with areas of opaque brownish suffusions and some white speckling
33 cm long -
Estimate:A$4,000 - 6,000
-
Realised Price:
-
Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.