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A celadon and russet jade figure of a cicada — 明末 玉蟬

A celadon and russet jade figure of a cicada

明末 玉蟬

A Late Ming Dynasty jade carving depicting a cicada in celadon and russet tones. This decorative sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and symbolic meaning associated with jade work in classical Chinese culture.

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A Connoisseur’s Eye: The Collection of Tuyet Nguyet And Stephen Markbreiter

May 26, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 136

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A celadon and russet jade figure of a cicada, 明末 玉蟬

A Late Ming Dynasty jade carving depicting a cicada in celadon and russet tones. This decorative sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and symbolic meaning associated with jade work in classical Chinese culture.

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

Related themes

Late Ming, Decorative Arts, Ming Dynasty, Animal Figure, Symbolism, Jade Carving, Chinese