Lot 159 , A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade figure of a tree shrew or squirrel, 18th / 19th century, 6.6cm, tiny chips, later wood stand

A Chinese pale celadon and russet jade figure of a tree shrew or squirrel, 18th / 19th century, eating and clambering on a fruiting vine, its body carved in low relief with scrolling tendrils, the stone of even tone with russet patches to the squirrels head and some leaves, 6.6cm, tiny chips, later wood stand
Estimate £300-500

There are small splinter chips to both ears of the squirrel and to the end of the stalk in its mouth. There are natural inclusions to the stone, otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £2,400