A CHINESE WHITE JADE 'LYCHEE' CARVING

QIANLONG 1736-95

Formed as two lychees issuing from a leafy stalk, each finely incised with a geometric diaper design, carved with three small birds perching upon the larger fruit, the stone with some russet markings, together with a wood stand, 8cm. (2)

Provenance: from the jade collection of a gentleman, acquired in Hong Kong between 1951 and 1954.