QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
LENGTH: 7.6CM
The crane is of a flattened pebble shape with finely rendered feathers. The legs are tucked under the body and its head turned back clutching a twig bearing fruiting peaches in its beak. The stone is of a pale warm honey colour with natural reddish russet inclusions. The crown of the crane is of a translucent deep red tone.
PROVENANCE
A Private Washington DC, USA Collection
清十八世紀 瑪瑙仙鶴桃紋把件
