A CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A HOUND

PROBABLY SONG DYNASTY

Lying down with his body curved and his head turned to dexter, his forepaws stretch out before him and his tail curled upon his haunches, the stone with natural brown inclusions, 6.5cm.

Cf. Bluett & Son Ltd., Dr Newton's Zoo, p.19, no.22 for a related carving of a hound dated to the Song dynasty and for a discussion of Tang and Song jade carvings of hounds. See also Magic, Art and Order, Jade in Chinese Culture, Palm Springs Desert Museum, p.89, no.85 for another in the collection of Mr W P Chung.