April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
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A Chinese carved white jade bird and beast pendant 玉雕一件
Qing dynasty 清
Carved as a bird holding on to beast's back, pecking at the beast's nose; the beast in a recumbent posture, gazing up at the bird, the stone of a very even greyish-white tone
L: 1 5/8 in.
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Sold for $10,710
Estimated at $1,000 - $1,500
Carved as a bird holding on to beast's back, pecking at the beast's nose; the beast in a recumbent posture, gazing up at the bird, the stone of a very even greyish-white tone
PROVENANCE:
Property from a private collection, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
NOTE:
The subject of the present carving may depict an eagle and bear, serving as a rebus for "Hero" (Yingxiong); alternatively, it may depict a magpie and badger, serving as a rebus for "Joy in Heaven and Earth" (Huantian xidi).
