Lot 234 , A Chinese celadon and mottled brown jade figure of a monkey climbing on a recumbent horse, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

A Chinese celadon and mottled brown jade figure of a monkey climbing on a recumbent horse, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century, the mottled stone with natural veining, 9cm long, wood stand

The horse depicted with a monkey is a popular subject matter for jade carving in the Ming and Qing dynasties. A horse and climbing monkey forms the rebus Mashang fenghou, which may be translated as 'May you immediately have high rank conferred upon you'

Provenance - A. V. K. Murray collection, purchased from Ian McLean Antiques, 301, Lane Crawford House, Hong Kong in the 1970s for HK$2300.
£1,000-1,500

Condition:
Natural inclusions and veining to the stone all over, no chips or cracks noted, in good condition

Sold for £950