Description: White jade with sparse russet inclusions, smooth surface polish
China, Qing Dynasty
This fine white jade pebble combines the two auspicious motifs of the lotus and the bat in an ornate composition. The carving in openwork is of high quality and the very sparse russet inclusions add to the overall elegant appearance. This example could either be used as a paperweight or worn as a pendant.
Shape: Figural, longish shape with reticulation
Dimensions: 7,2 cm (height), 4,2 cm (length), 2,5 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with fine hand patina and few tiny notches
Provenance: American Private collection
Literature comparison: Sotheby’s, PLAYTHINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF EDWARD T. CHOW, CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 27 MAY 2014, HONG KONG lot 73 (for a white and russet jade carving with a similar subject and of the same period and size).
清代白玉“蝙蝠纏枝”
品相良好,包漿細膩,幾處輕微磕碰
美國私人收藏