Lot 187 , A Chinese ‘chicken bone’ jade carving, 17th/18th century 11 cm long including wood stand

A Chinese ‘chicken bone’ jade carving, 17th/18th century
carved in high relief and open work with a chi dragon biting lingzhi,
11 cm long including wood stand
£500-700

Condition:
The stone has natural inclusions and veining. It is likely that the carving has been re-carved from a longer belt hook. The carving is glued to it wood stand so we are on able to examine the edges at each end. The wood stand is missing a further section beneath

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