A white jade figural carving
19th century
Consisting of a composed group of three figures, with a separately carved Liu Hai in conversation with a tall boy on a hobby horse as he holds a branch of millet while leaning on a smaller companion, the stone a pale even greenish white color; together with a small jade toggle of a young recumbent boy cavorting with a playful cat and ball skillfully carved from the even hued white stone. [2]
2 5/8in (6.8cm) height of figural carving
Consisting of a composed group of three figures, with a separately carved Liu Hai in conversation with a tall boy on a hobby horse as he holds a branch of millet while leaning on a smaller companion, the stone a pale even greenish white color; together with a small jade toggle of a young recumbent boy cavorting with a playful cat and ball skillfully carved from the even hued white stone. [2]
2 5/8in (6.8cm) height of figural carving
Sold for
US$ 17,500
inc. premium
Lot heading
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Category: Asian Art
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