OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2015
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Playthings

A BLACK JADE PHOENIX

SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
LENGTH: 9.1CM

The jade pebble is carved in the form of a recumbent phoenix its head turned back and bifid feathers and legs tucked under a flat base. The jade is black and celadon and well-patinated to a glossy finish.

PROVENANCE
Lady Mary Stewart
Sydney L Moss, 1968

宋代 褐黑玉雕鳳凰擺件