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A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird, — A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird, probably Western Han dynasty 或西漢 玉鳥

A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird,

A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird, probably Western Han dynasty 或西漢 玉鳥

A carved jade figure of a mythical bird combining celadon and black jade materials, likely from the Western Han dynasty. This sculpture exemplifies the sophisticated jade-working techniques of ancient China.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 390

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A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird,, A celadon and black jade figure of a mythical bird, probably Western Han dynasty 或西漢 玉鳥

A carved jade figure of a mythical bird combining celadon and black jade materials, likely from the Western Han dynasty. This sculpture exemplifies the sophisticated jade-working techniques of ancient China.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Stone Carving, Western Han, Jade Sculpture, Celadon Jade, Mythical Bird, Chinese Art, Ancient China