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A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group, — A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group, 17th century 十七世紀 碧玉雕臥鹿銜靈芝

A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group,

A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group, 17th century 十七世紀 碧玉雕臥鹿銜靈芝

A spinach-green jade carving from the 17th century depicting a resting deer holding lingzhi (sacred fungus), a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Chinese culture. The piece is presented on a wooden stand, showcasing the delicate craftsmanship of Qing dynasty jade work.

Medium
wood stand

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 402

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A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group,, A spinach-green jade 'deer and lingzhi' group, 17th century 十七世紀 碧玉雕臥鹿銜靈芝

A spinach-green jade carving from the 17th century depicting a resting deer holding lingzhi (sacred fungus), a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Chinese culture. The piece is presented on a wooden stand, showcasing the delicate craftsmanship of Qing dynasty jade work.

Medium
wood stand
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Lingzhi, Deer, Spinach Green Jade, Animal Sculpture, Qing Dynasty, Chinese Art, Jade Carving, Symbolic Imagery, 17th Century