A jade pebble carved in the form of a crane

Late Ming to early Qing dynasty
17th / 18th century

A large pebble of green color wiht russet skin carved in the form of a crane clasping in its beak a branch of peach, both symbolizing longevity. Together with a carved wood stand and a fitted silk box.

Width: 4 in. (10.3 cm.)
Height (without stand): 2 3/8 in (6 cm.)
Height (with stand): 3 1/4 in. (7.7 cm.)

Provenance:
Private Collection, Chicago
Ashkenazie & Co., San Francisco

Ref. 980084

SOLD