Lot 277 , A Chinese grey and black jade carving of a lion-dog and a bird, Ming dynasty or later, height incl. wood stand 7cm, glued to stand

A Chinese grey and black jade carving of a lion-dog and a bird, Ming dynasty or later, the bird perched on the back of the lion-dog, the stone with pale and dark grey inclusions and a russet and creamy inclusion to the back of its neck, height incl. wood stand 7cm, glued to stand
Estimate £150-250

There are natural inclusions to the stone and possible re-carving to the bird on top. The figure is glued to the wood stand so the underside has not been examined.


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Sold for £260