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The mythical beast is carved with the head of a carp, its gills embellished with a mane-like border. The rest of the body is carved with archaistic decoration of scrolls, dots, and ruyi-heads, all tucked into swirling waves along its underbelly. The decorative details and the waves are fnely incised. The stone is of a pale tone with russet inclusions.
3.75 in. (9.5 cm.) wide
£6,000-10,000
PROVENANCE
Sold on behalf of the estate of the Late Sir Percy Cradock (1923-2010) and Lady Birthe Cradock (1928-2016), to beneft St. John’s College, Cambridge.
清十八世紀白玉鯉躍龍門珮
來源:英國外交官柯利達爵士伉儷珍藏