Three Celadon Jade Carvings

19TH CENTURY

清十九世紀青白玉小把件一組
the first a pale-celadon example carved as a recumbent ram holding a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, the second a white jade pendant carved as a mythical beast, the third a celadon jade example carved in high relief with a Buddha's hand, a pomegranate and two peaches.

Largest: length 2 3/8 in., 6 cm.

Property from a Private Collection, Chicago, Illinois

Each in overall good condition, the largest example of a greyish celadon tone, light dust and residue to the recesses, minor natural fissures to the top crest; the second figure of ram of an even white stone, a few small chips to the lingzhi stem, length 2 in; the figure of a mythical beast of an even white stone with no apparent chips, cracks or restoration, length 1 7/8 in.

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