A FINE JADE CARVING OF A BIRD

Antique Japanese, Korean and Chinese works of art for sale by Asiantiques.

chinese art:jade

return to

A FINE JADE CARVING OF A BIRD

Qing dynasty (18th - 19th century)
Of light green color with some russet inclusions, carved in the form of a magpie carrying in its beak a branch of Lingzhi, the Mushroom of Immortality. In Chinese mythology, the magpie is symbol of good omen, and in the present case, wishing a Long Life.
L. 7 1/2 in. (18.8 cm.)
Condition: small repair to the mouth
Ref. 705105

Price on Request

contact information

click to view additional photographs

home

china

japan

korea

exhibitions

asian art books

events

sales policy

contact us