A celadon pebble jade carving of a sack that is tied with a long ribbon, carved in relief, together with a peony flower. A bat is on one side of the sack.

The Reverse of the celadon pebble jade carving, a sack that is tied with a long ribbon, carved in relief, together with a peony flower. A bat is on one side of the sack.

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Tied Sack Handling Piece

 

Celadon pebble jade.

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A celadon pebble jade carving of a sack that is tied with a long ribbon, carved in relief, together with a peony flower. A bat is on one side of the sack.

Chinese, 17/18th century.
Provenance: Spink 1989.
Dimensions: 7.6cm long x 4.5cm wide x 2.2cm depth.
Published: Item 178 Minor Arts of China IV Spink 1989.

Good use of the stone's colour and natural pebble form, good subtle low relief carving.

 

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