Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 07 Dec 2020
A CHINESE JADEITE 'QUAIL' BOX AND COVER
晚清 翡翠雕鵪鶉蓋盒
A CHINESE JADEITE 'QUAIL' BOX AND COVER
LATE QING DYNASTY
Formed as a seated quail, the bird depicted with its wings at its side and its feet tucked beneath its body, incised with fine details of its plumage, the dark green stone with black specks and vibrant green streaks, 8.2cm. (2)