SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION, 24TH JUNE 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Carved jade figure ‘Amphora Bearer’, Ming dynasty
Lot 312.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 350 €
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Description.
A meticulously carved figure in brown jade with natural veins and patina. It depicts a male figure, dressed in a long tunic, carrying an amphora or container on his back. On the back is a bird, possibly a duck or goose, associated with good omens. The figure is characterised by a compact style and smooth lines, with details in the folds of the garment and the bird's feathers. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later.
Size: 3.2 x 2.2 x 3.9 cm
Weight: 42.4 g
