SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 26 MARCH 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Carved jade figurine ‘Crab with water lily’, Qing dynasty
Awarded For. 1.800 €
Lot 59.
Confirm an autobid
You have chosen to make an autobid by .
Press 'Program an autobid'in order to confirm
Press 'Program an autobid'in order to confirm
Comision (%) and taxes are not included in this one
Description.
A masterfully carved white jade. It shows the image of a large crab, with a thick carapace and wide claws, arranged on a curved branch of water lilies, with coiled stems, broad leaves and fine flowers that blend in with the crustacean. It is set on a carved wooden base, with details of curling openwork water lilies, made to size. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) or later.
Size: 4 x 11 x 13.5 cm
Weight: 510 g
