A GRAY AND WHITE JADE GROUP OF A BIXIE AND YOUNG, SONG TO MING DYNASTY

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A GRAY AND WHITE JADE GROUP OF A BIXIE AND YOUNG, SONG TO MING DYNASTY China, circa 12th to 15th century. Dexterously carved, the two-horned winged beast strides alongside its young offspring, their furcated tails intertwined. Both figures hold their heads majestically aloft and turn towards one another, each with bulging eyes and a prominent snout with gaping jaws revealing sharp fangs and tongue. The finely polished, translucent stone is of a white and dark gray tone, the shadings skillfully utilized by the lapidary. Dimensions: Length 7.5 cm The carver of this piece has successfully conveyed a sense of movement and liveliness in the depiction of the mythical creature and its cub as they prowl forward together, their heads turned back towards one another. Carvings depicting animals with their young gained popularity during the Yuan and Ming dynasties and continued to be produced throughout the Qing period. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams London, 10 November 2016, lot 54 Price: GBP 27,500 or approx. EUR 45,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related subject, modeling, and manner of carving. Note the size (11 cm). Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 22 September 2020, lot 258 Mid-Estimate: USD 100,000 or approx. EUR 111,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related subject, modeling, manner of carving, and size (9.2 cm). One can observe that this fine example is already quite advanced in its independent stylistic development, whereas the present figure still retains clear elements characteristic of the Han period.

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